Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

The New Making It On Your OwnThis youth workbook contains 92 pages of life skill exercises that will help youth make it on their own. The New Making It On YourOwn tests a youth's knowledge and challenges them to seek out new information. The workbook covers employment, housing, homemanagement, health, leisure time, and money management. Designed for older youth working alone or with an adult.Available From:National Resource Center for Youth Services1-800-274-2687 or order via the Web site: http://www.nrcys.ou.edu$8.95 plus shippingQuantity discounts availableUnderstanding TaxesA collection of tax related resources hosted by the Internal Revenue Service to help teachers integrate lessons about taxes into avariety of classroom settings. This toolkit will continually grow and evolve to meet the needs of secondary school teachers.Available fromhttp://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jspFreeWhat are My Rights? 95 Questions and Answers about Teens and the LawThis easy to read and understand resource helps people understand the important parts of the law they may encounter during their life.It covers responsibilities and rights. Each chapter orients the learner to certain issues, followed by questions and answer sections.Includes listings of toll free numbers and hotlines to call to get more information. Self teaching tool.Available From:National Resource Center for Youth Services1-800-274-2687 or order via the Web site: http://www.nrcys.ou.edu$14.95 plus shippingRecommended ResourcesA Pocket Guide to Independent Living and Teacher’s/Leader’s Guide for A Pocket Guide to Independent LivingA compilation of basic living instructions/information contained in one source. Helps young people be prepared to participateresponsibly in the adult world. For group or individual use.Available from:Independent Living Resources, Inc.Life Skills Guidebook 177©2004 by Casey Family Programs.