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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:

Understanding Youth Services, Eligibility, and CIL Readiness
Building Strong Youth-Centered Programs
Leadership, Partnerships, and Sustainability

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:

Young adults rehearsing together.

Describe strategies for involving youth and youth-driven programs in CILs.

Two teens riding an amusement park ride.

Identify promising practices for strengthening youth services.

Two young people at a sewing event.

Identify avenues for broadening the funding and reach of IL Services to youth and young adults.

Course Lessons

Introduction

Lessons

Section 1: Understanding Youth Services, Eligibility, and CIL Readiness

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 Expand

Section 2: Building Strong Youth-Centered Programs

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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 Expand

Section 3: Leadership, Partnerships, and Sustainability

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Setting the Stage for Youth Leadership Relationships Lead to Innovative Funding Looking Local Diversify Your Funding Streams Section 3: Reflect and Expand

Conclusion & Quiz

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Course Wrap-Up E-Course Feedback