TRAINING
Adoption Training
Adopted children who feel positive about their adoption experience can face a variety of emotions as they become teenagers. Together Lives Change is dedicated to providing supportive services to adoptive parents to prevent placement disruption. Because of unique challenges, TLC provides valuable parent education and support services to address their needs. The goal of the program is to preserve the placement and build the family unit. This service will assist with enhancing the parental bond, providing crisis intervention and respite.
Life Skills Development Training
Personal Growth Coaching:
Well trained mental health professionals and paraprofessionals train individuals to maximize their growth and development. Learn to develop core communication skills
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Learn to make relevant goals
Become an outcome oriented individual
Develop a personal safety plan
Learn conflict resolution
Eliminate chemical dependency
Navigate community resources
Address chemical dependency issues
Access long term support networks
Training in community integration
Helping young people achieve their goals in life takes a concerted effort in letting them know that together lives change. We believe youth who are equipped with the right tools and supported by adults who care will have positive outcomes. Our coaching and counseling team helps young people visualize positive outcomes for themselves. They are trained to advocate on their own behalf, build healthy relationships, set goals, and become fully prepared for adult living.
Training and Education:
Real world scenarios and practical skills ground young people by providing
systematic change and steps to
successful independent living
Learn to develop a budget
Learn to rent an apartment
Learn to budget for and plan a food menu
Learn to prepare healthy meals and snacks
Learn to establish and maintain credit
Develop pre-vocational skills
Explore career interest
Practice social skills
Develop a strong work ethic
Learn to write a resume
Specialize Housing
TLC’s Transitional Living program is designed to provide appropriate supports to an individual and/or family confronted with a variety of barriers, including time or money management issues, organizational/sanitation concerns, etc. with the final goal of re-establishing permanent housing in a community of their choice.