Serving youth and young adults ages 10-24 in Wyandotte County
Our mission for the KYTN Program is to support youth with disabilities in their journey to reach their fullest potential by providing the tools, training, guidance, and opportunities needed to thrive. We are dedicated to helping young people plan for their future, develop essential skills for meaningful employment or higher education, and build the confidence and self-advocacy to pursue their goals. Through individual, group and in-class supports, we work to break down systemic barriers and create pathways to independent living, ensuring every young person has the chance to lead a meaningful, self-determined life.
For information on Youth Transition Services under the KYTN grant in Wyandotte County
Contact: Elle Jennings, KYTN Youth Transition Specialist | rjennings@independenceinc.org | 785-371-1634
How Do I Start Services?
Youth Transition Program/Executive Functioning Flyer – DOWNLOAD HERE
Let’s Talk Transition: Transition is… Flyer – DOWNLOAD HERE
Kansas Youth Transition Network (KYTN) Flyer – DOWNLOAD HERE
Kansas Youth Transition Network (KYTN) Brochure – English DOWNLOAD HERE
Additional Languages
- Spanish KYTN Brochure Spanish
- Burmese KYTN Brochure Burmese
- Swahili KYTN Brochure Swahili
Kansas City, KS Services Flyer DOWNLOAD HERE
Additional Languages
- Spanish KCK Services Flyer Spanish
- Burmese KCK Services Flyer Burmese
- Swahili KCK Services Flyer Swahili
Youth Transition Alliance of Wyandotte County Brochure DOWNLOAD HERE
Additional Languages
- Spanish YTAWC Brochure – Spanish
At Independence, Inc. we understand that your plan for transition into post-high school life doesn’t just start when you’re a junior or senior. We work with youth ages 10 and up to start identifying:
- strengths
- interests
- hopes for the future
- ideas and goals
To start working towards and helping to shape:
- successful IEP or 504 plans
- community involvement and engagement
- school involvement (whether public school, homeschool, virtual school or other learning environment)
- self-determination
- communication and interview skills
To help identify and present opportunities to:
- volunteer or intern
- create hobbies
- find and apply for job opportunities
- identify peer support opportunities
And to learn independent living skills like:
- how to manage money
- conflict resolution
- self-advocacy
- cleaning and organizing
- time management
- cooking and meal prep
For students/Families
What is Person-Centered Planning?
Starting Services through our KYTN Program
What is an IEP and Transition Planning?
Casey Life Skills – Resources to Inspire
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision Board
For Schools/Educators
Professional Development for Educators
In-Class Transition Skills Training
KYTN In-Class Transition Training Proposal
Youth Transition Curriculum Modules Overview
Statewide Youth Transition Curriculum Plan
Setting myself Up for Success: 8 week curriculum for Special Education Classrooms
“Bridging School and Adult Life” – 2025 SPED Learning Summit USD 500
Note: The Kansas Youth Transition Network (KYTN) was established under a grant from the Kansas Department of Education, and is comprised of Youth Transition Councils and Community Groups working together to support youth with disabilities and their families and caretakers throughout Kansas, in their journey to post-high school independence, employment or higher education. Independence, Inc. is working under the KYTN grant to create innovate ways of working with youth ages 10 and up through extended Youth Transition Services within Wyandotte County, as we partner with other agencies and school districts to support the independent living and employment goals of youth with disabilities.