The YouthForm “adulting” program supports teens and young adults who need practical skills and confidence to navigate the transition into adult life. Traditionally, independent living programs have focused on youth in foster care, but today many young people lack the basic knowledge, experience, and support needed to handle adult responsibilities. Anxiety about growing up is at an all‑time high, and many teens feel overwhelmed by the expectations placed on them.

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YouthForm helps bridge that gap. The program brings in guest speakers and community professionals to teach essential life skills such as:

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• Driving and transportation basics

• Cooking and meal planning

• Finding and keeping employment

• Securing safe and stable housing

• Budgeting and banking

• Health, wellness, and self‑care

 

We currently offer a limited selection of these lessons online as self‑paced learning modules, with plans to expand into in‑person classes as the program grows. As guest speakers become available, we will also host community events including workshops, conferences, and discussion groups.

This program is still in development, and we are actively building partnerships to expand our offerings. Once our Teen Centers reopen, they will serve as primary locations for in‑person classes and hands‑on learning.

If you are interested in volunteering as a workshop presenter or guest speaker, we would love to hear from you.

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This program is still in development.  We wish to offer these classes both online and in person at various setting within the community. Once the Teen Centers re-open they will host these classes. If you are interested in volunteering to conduct one of these workshops, then please contact us. 

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