Providing CIL Services for Youth
This course will focus on strategies for involving and strengthening youth services at your Center for Independent Living.
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Sections:
Course Details:
- This course does not go into details of Youth Transition, which is covered in another section.
- 60-75 minutes
- Great for newcomers to the Independent Living network
- A 10-question assessment at the conclusion of the course
- Must pass with 80% to receive a certificate of completion from the IL T&TA Center
Objectives:
Describe strategies for involving youth and youth-driven programs in CILs.
Identify promising practices for strengthening youth services.
Identify avenues for broadening the funding and reach of IL Services to youth and young adults.
Course Lessons
Introduction
This course introduces the foundational concepts every SILC member, staff person, or partner needs to understand. You’ll explore why SILCs exist, how they evolved, what laws govern their work, and how they help ensure that people with disabilities lead statewide Independent Living systems.
Lessons
Welcome!Section 1: Understanding Youth Services, Eligibility, and CIL Readiness
Why youth services matter and where your CIL stands.
Lessons
Eligibility for CIL Services Youth Transition vs. General Youth Services What is Needed to Offer CIL Services to Youth? Determining Needs SWOT Analysis of Youth Programming Section 1: Reflect and ExpandSection 2: Building Strong Youth-Centered Programs
How to build and strengthen youth-centered programming.
Lessons
Review Evaluation Data and Revise Programs Expanding Consumer Groups in Existing Programs Creating A Youth-Driven Culture Outreach Strategies Ways to Involve Youth Directly Section 2: Reflect and ExpandSection 3: Leadership, Partnerships, and Sustainability
How to sustain it through leadership, partnerships, and funding.