Transition Resources

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Your school team will work with your teenager/young adult to assist them in making a smooth transition into adult life. In addition, your assistance in exploring options and encouraging them to achieve their dreams is invaluable. Here are lots of resources you and your child may find helpful.

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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR TEEN/YOUNG ADULTS

VENTURA COUNTY SELPA LOCAL PARTNER AGENCIES: Transition to Adult Life Agencies (English) (Español) OTHER RESOURCES:
COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Adventures in Education
California Community College Support Services
College Prep 101
Going to College...or Thinking About It?
California Adult Education Provider Directory
California State University (CSU) Mentor - On-line resource for education at California State Universities
National Center for Education Statistics: Find the right college for you
Think College - for people with Intellectual Disability
Trade, Career and Technical Schools
Vocational Schools Database

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid for College
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
U.S. Department of Education- student loans

INDEPENDENT LIVING
California DMV- teen driving tips and driver's handbooks
California National Grizzly Acdemy- a residential program for 16-18 year olds that builds leadership skills
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development- housing needs

JOB AND CAREER
Apprentice Programs
Apprenticeship Training Resources
California CareerZone
Career One-Stop
CareerShip
Choosing a Career or Vocational School
Employment Development Department- resources to plan for a career, create a resume, search for jobs online, etc.
Moorpark College Career Services
O*NET Online
Oxnard College Career Services
Ventura College Career Services
Ventura County Workforce Resource Guide
What Do You Like?

LEGAL
ELaws - Child Labor Laws
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)- workplace accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Hapy Birthday/Turning 18 English and Español
Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources for Students and Families
Tri-Counties Regional Center Legal Considerations - information about advocacy and conservatorship
US Office of Disability Employment

MEDICAL
California Resource Network for Young Worker's Health and Safety- Information on workplace rights and responsibilities, work hours and job restrictions, hazards on the job, way to prevent job injuries and more
My Medi-Cal

FINANCIAL
Disability Benefits in California
GovBenefits.gov - information about government assistance programs
Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities

OTHER
American Council of the Blind - Helpful resources for people who are blind or visually impaired.