Ensure all funding available to you is in place. If not, speak to your social worker and have them assist you through the process. If you do not have a social worker, contact the Ministry of Family and Social Development and get one.

Grow your youth's social network.

Network with other families and build your circle of support. The Family Support Institute of BC (https://familysupportbc.com) is a good place to start.

Ensure all funding available to you is in place. If not, speak to your social worker and have them assist you through the process. If you do not have a social worker, contact the Ministry of Family and Social Development and get one.

Maintain and grow your youth's social network.

Network with other families and build your circle of support. The Family Support Institute of BC (https://familysupportbc.com) is a good place to start.

Talk to / inform your youth about puberty and sexuality.

Consider status of current social networks. Brainstorms methods to maintain current friendships and establish new ones. Consider social youth groups and clubs.

By the age of 16, the following items will likely already be in place: - youth is in the system and receiving all the funding they are eligible for - Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility determined and in effect - if eligible, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) opened for the youth - Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) in effect if considered

Consider status of current social networks. Establish methods to maintain current friendships and establish new ones. Consider social youth groups and clubs.

By the age of 17, the following items will likely already be in place: - youth is in the system and receiving all the funding they are eligible for - Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility determined and in effect - if eligible, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) opened for the youth - Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) in effect if considered - have had conversations about puberty and sexuality

Consider status of current social networks. Establish methods to maintain current friendships and establish new ones. Consider social youth groups and clubs.

By the age of 18, the following items will likely already be in place: - Youth is in the system and receiving all the funding they are eligible for - Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility determined and in effect - If eligible, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) opened for the youth - Legal identification in order (including SIN) - Disability benefit application made - Bank account opened in youth's name

Consider status of current social networks. Establish methods to maintain current friendships and establish new ones. Consider social youth groups and clubs.

By the age of 19, the following items will likely already be in place: - The youth is in the system and receiving all the funding they are eligible for - Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility determined and in effect (youth's name added to file) - If eligible, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) opened - Legal identification in order (including SIN) - Bank account in youth's name - Youth collecting disability benefits - Wills, trusts reviewed now that youth is an adult - Connected with a CLBC facilitator

Regularly review your youth's profile (strengths, qualities, likes, dislikes...) Discuss their hopes, dreams and visions for their future.

Consider status of current social networks. Establish methods to maintain current friendships and establish new ones. Consider social youth groups and clubs.

By the age of 21, the following items will likely already be in place: - Youth is in the system and receiving all the funding and support services they are eligible for - Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility determined and in effect (youth's name added to file) - If eligible, Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) opened for the youth - If applicable, Registered Education Savings Plan accessed for post secondary education - Legal identification in order (including SIN) - Bank account opened in youth's name - Youth collecting disability benefits - Wills, trusts reviewed now that youth is an adult - Connected with a CLBC facilitator