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This section focuses on what families can do to help their young adult transition to employment.

Families support, guide, mentor and advocate for youth as they progress toward successful transition outcomes in employment. This section focuses on what families can do to help their young adult transition to employment. An evidence-based practice that has proven effective in preparing youth for employment is a high level of parent involvement throughout the entire transition process.

Transition Planning: The Basics External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF; 54MB)
Parent involvement is referenced on pages 24-26 of this guide.

These pages also provide information on how to comply with elements 1-6 of the Indicator 13 requirements of the California Annual Performance Report (APR) External link opens in new window or tab. .

Parent Role in Transition to Employment

Seeds of Partnership External link opens in new window or tab.
Explore websites, articles/publications, videos and action tools that relate to Family Engagement, supporting educators, parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities.

Seeds of Partnership - Family Empowerment Centers External link opens in new window or tab.
Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22 in California. They aim to assist parents to better understand their child’s educational and developmental needs, effectively communicate with service providers, serve as a resource for the IEP process, participate in school reform and improvement activities, promote alternative dispute resolution, and support positive relationships between parents and professionals.

Connections California: Transition to Adulthood for People with Disabilities External link opens in new window or tab.
Explore transition planning for tweens and teens, self-advocacy, education and training, work preparation, and adult life.

California Department of Developmental Services External link opens in new window or tab.
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible.

Family Connect for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments External link opens in new window or tab.
This site provides a wealth of information for parents of children with disabilities, including very helpful information on transition planning.

Questions:   Programs and Partnerships Unit | PPL@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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