Do you know someone who may benefit from our Youth Transition Services? Please fill out a referral form HERE and we will reach out to them!
For information on Youth Transition Services under the KYTN grant in WY County
Contact: Elle Jennings, KYTN Youth Transition Specialist | rjennings@independenceinc.org | 785-371-1634
Download our KYTN Brochure (English) HERE
Our Brochures are also available in the following languages
- Spanish KYTN Brochure Spanish
- Burmese KYTN Brochure Burmese
- Swahili KYTN Brochure Swahili
Download our KC Services Flyer HERE
Our KC Services Flyer is also available in the following languages
- Spanish KCK Services Flyer Spanish
- Burmese KCK Services Flyer Burmese
- Swahili KCK Services Flyer Swahili
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.
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
Resources:
For students
Casey Life Skills – Resources to Inspire
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision Board
For Schools/Educators
KYTN In-Class Transition Training Proposal