Transition to Adulthood

Education

Your child’s school district will play a key role in the transition to adulthood. Beginning at age 14, his or her Individual Education Plan (IEP) will address the transition process. One tool is the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP), it will walk teams through each transition goal in detail, including employment and education options, living arrangements and community involvement. Transition Planning Tool

Healthcare

Health Transitions Wisconsin  provides information for parents, young adults and providers including resources and transition tools.

• Transition Healthcare Checklist.
   
• Pocket Guide.

Assisted Decision Making

In some cases, youth with special health care needs may need formal support to guide financial, medical or other decisions. If you have questions about assisted decision making resources please call the regional center at 877-568-5205

• Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center is a statewide resource for information about guardianship-related issues.
   
• Aging and Disability Resource Center is a place to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.

Here are some additional resources as your child transitions from child to adult services:

• Ten Tips That May Help Your Child’s Transition To Adulthood.
   
• Got Transition?
   
• Transition to Adulthood.
   
• Supported Decision Making for Transition Age Youth.