The UPC offers these valuable tools to help families navigate important decisions:

1. The Choices Booklet:

• Purpose: Helps caregivers understand available options and supports young adults in their growth and independence.
• Topics Covered: Education, employment, life planning, and more.
• Outcome: Empowers families to take actionable steps toward building a meaningful future.

2. The Successful Transitions for Youth with Disabilities Workbook

• Purpose: A practical resource with exercises and activities to help families implement the strategies outlined in the Choices booklet.
• Focus Areas: Goal setting, self-advocacy, and planning for the next stages of life.
• Outcome: Clarifies a family’s vision for the future and provides a hands-on approach to creating actionable plans.

These resources are designed to work together, equipping caregivers and young adults with the tools needed for a smooth transition into adulthood.

How to Use These Resources

• Dedicate Time as a Family: Explore these tools together to create a roadmap for education, employment, and daily routines.
• Guide the Conversation: Use the strategies and activities to keep your goals focused and on track.

Support from the Utah Parent Center

The UPC is here to assist you at every step.

• Contact Them: Call the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051 to contact a parent consultant for advice or support with these resources.

Make 2025 a Year of Growth and Success

Your family can build a bright future together with the right tools and a shared vision. Start the new year with confidence and the support you need to achieve your goals!

RESOURCE LINKS

CHOICES BOOKLET: https://utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Choices-Book-2022.pdf

SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WORKBOOK:

https://utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Successful-Transitions-for-Youth-with-Disabilities.pdf

GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GUIDEBOOK: 

https://utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Guardianship-of-Adult-Children-with-Disabilities-in-Utah.pdf