Assisting your CASA teen with building independent money management skills requires a variety of approaches. It may include discussions of savings accounts and budgeting or online classes on understanding how credit works and how costly mistakes can be.

The Foster Club Transition Kit includes a section on Finances and Money Management 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 identity (pictured below.) Click on the picture to view and print this page.