When you turn 16 years old, your CSW must complete a document (the SSI Screening Guide) to check to see if you are eligible. Continue Reading →
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Are there any programs that can help me when I transition out if I have a disability?
Yes! The Department of Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities to get jobs. Continue Reading →
What important documents must my social worker or probation officer provide me before my case closes?
Before your case closes, your CSW must also give you all of the following documents: Continue Reading →
What services must my social worker or probation officer provide me before my case closes?
Remember, your CSW must hold a Transition Planning Conference with you no more than 90 days and no fewer than 30 days before the court hearing recommending that your case be closed. Continue Reading →
Now that I am eligible to work, how can I find jobs in my area?
Searching for a job might seem like an overwhelming process, but help is out there! There are many employment centers and services that can help you both find and secure employment.
Can I still get a job if I am pregnant?
Yes! The same age rules and work permit requirements described above apply, whether you’re pregnant or not. Continue Reading →
What should I do once I have a work permit?
Congratulations! Now that you have a work permit, you can go ahead and start looking for jobs! Continue Reading →
Is there a fee I must pay to seal my juvenile court records?
No. If you are under 26 years old, there is no filing fee to seal your Juvenile Court record. Continue Reading →
Where can I find a doctor or dentist?
If you like and trust the doctor or dentist who treated you while you were in placement, you can continue seeing him/her. Continue Reading →
What happens after my records are sealed?
Once your court records are sealed, they later get destroyed! Continue Reading →