YouthCare Transitions

Transitions Programs are designed to support teenagers as they develop into responsible and independent young adults at home, at work, and in the community.  The programs focus on development of self-awareness, social thinking, executive function, and life skills including career explorations and post-secondary exploration.  Based on the premise that youth learn best through "real-life" experiences, the key component of each Transitions Program is community-based education.  Through these experiences, teens have the opportunity to practice daily living skills in natural environments with the support of our talented and highly trained staff.

2010 Program Offerings:

NEW!! TUESDAY NIGHT TV DINNER GROUP (February 2-May 25, 2010)
Transitions: TV Dinner Group is a weekly therapeutic group offering teens aged 15-19 the opportunity to learn valuable communication and perspective-taking skills through viewing and discussion of current television shows as well as participation in other engaging group activities. Click here to learn more about Transitions: TV Dinner Group

SATURDAY EXPLORATIONS FOR TEENS (Sessions: Winter/Spring 2010 and Fall 2010)
Transitions: Saturday Explorations is a therapeutic skill-focused Saturday program for teens aged 13-19.  If offers teens fun recreational experiences while learning a variety of practical life skills needed for independence.  Teens take part in daily living skill instruction (e.g. communication, money management, public transportation, safety, leisure planning), a field trip each Saturday, team building activities, therapeutic group activities and much more.  Fall and Spring sessions are offered at our Charlestown site.  Click here to learn more about Transitions: Saturday Explorations for Teens

CAREER SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEENS
Transitions: Career Skill Development is a six-week summer program that exposes teens aged 15-19 to community-based career and post-secondary exploration opportunities.  It is targeted at teens ready for exposure to the real work world through an internship experience with the help of supportive job coaches.  Teens additionally take part in career planning and skill instruction (e.g. time management, interview skills, personal presentation), team building activities, educational speaker presentations, social thinking groups, and community lunches.  Click here to learn more about Transitions: Career Skill Development for Teens

SUMMER EXPLORATIONS FOR TEENS
Transitions: Summer Explorations is a six-week therapeutic skill-focused summer program for teens aged 13-16 which provides a fun-filled group experience in a structured and supportive setting.  In this program, teens develop daily living skills through direct instruction, planning and completion of an overnight trip and weekly field trips, community service work, group problem-solving and ropes course activities, electronic diary use, as well as meal planning and preparation. Click here to learn more about Transitions: Summer Explorations for Teens.

For additional information please contact:
YouthCare, 73 High Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Telephone: (617) 726-0060
Fax: (617) 726-0064
mghyouthcare@partners.org

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