Youth In Transition Toolkit

Module I

Independent Living Skills

Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA)^1

Money Home and Food Management

This module has a lot of valuable exercises and information for every-day living. It was
created by the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. Some of the information
is directed toward Massachusetts instead of Washington State. Because the PAYA
cur riculum is proprietary information we are not able to customize it for Washington
State. The information and exercises are relevant to individuals, peer counselors,
caregivers or parents. Module 7 is a resource guide for Washington State services.

This module specifically helps you with the following home management skills:

• Money management-budgeting, credits cards, taxes and buying a car.


• Home management-housekeeping and maintenance, and


• Food management-meal planning and nutrition.

Below is a brief summary of some services that can change frequently and be operated
by different companies in your community. If you want to establish new services it is
best to check on the internet or in your local phone book. Modules 4 and 7 have
additional information on services and utilities for your home.

Banking

Almost all banks have on-line banking whereby you can access your account
information from the internet. The process is similar for each bank, but you will need to
che ck with your bank for details on how to set up and access your account. Following
your bank’s instructions, you will need to establish an ID and password. Checking,
savings and credit card balances are on-line for most banks.

Also, banks send out monthly hard copies showing the status of your account; including
deposits and checks written. Savings accounts and credit card accounts from the same
bank may be included.

(^1) Massachusetts, Department of Social Services, Independent Living Skills, Preparing Adolescents for Young
Adulthood (PAYA), Money, Home and Food Management. Also available on website:
http://www.caseylifeskills.org/pages/res/PAYA/Module1/Module%20120Complete.pdf (9-08- 09).