Teen and Young Adult Program

Ages 14 & older

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A program developed for teens and young adults to develop daily living skills and independence in a structured environment.

Each program offers activities to promote social interactions, working cooperatively and learning new skills. Each week involves cooking (i.e. planning a meal, shopping, cooking, eating together and cleaning up); units (i.e. safety, pop music, manners, nutrition and shopping mall); exercise; and independent/partner work activities.

Participants also go on outings in the community (restaurants, movie, mall, bowling, etc.) to practice skills learned in class.