There are a lot of life skills that CASAs can help youth practice before exiting foster care. Practical knowledge on laundry, nutrition and safety that are best absorbed with shared activities and conversation throughout your visits. The Daily Life Skills section includes organizations that offer assistance and practical activities the CASA and teen can do together.

The Foster Club Transition Kit includes a section on Daily Life Skills to assess the readiness of the youth and what additional information, training or actions are needed. Use the “route” page (picture below) to discuss with your Youth. Click on the picture to view and print this page.

Now track the answers and plan the next steps using the Tracking Template for Daily Life Skills (pictured below.) Click on the picture to view and print this page.