Haven 4 Hope Foundation
Independent Living Skills
(SAMPLE)
Independent Living Curriculum
Personal Care Skills
Hygiene and grooming: Brushing teeth, showering, washing hair, and using deodorant.
Goal: Client gains the ability to complete daily hygiene and grooming.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client completes an assessment demonstrating sufficiency in knowledge gained.
Evaluation: Staff signs off on passed written and/or demonstrated assessment.
Dressing: Choosing appropriate and clean clothes based on weather and occasion.
Goal: Client gains ability to choose clean, weather appropriate clothing daily.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client completes an assessment demonstrating sufficiency in knowledge gained.
Evaluation: Staff signs off on passed written and/or demonstrated assessment.
Healthcare: Managing medication, scheduling appointments, and understanding basic health guidelines.
Goal: Client gains the ability to manage healthcare, appointments, and any needed medication.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client passes assessment demonstrating clear understanding of course material.
Evaluation: Staff signs off on passed assessment.
2. Household Management
Cooking and nutrition: Meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking basic meals.
Goal: Client gains the ability to plan, prep and budget for basic meals.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates clear understanding of course material (by performance and/or written assessment).
Evaluation: Staff signs off on demonstrated and/or written assessment.
Kitchen Safety: Understanding the importance of kitchen hygiene and preventing accidents.
Goal: Client gains understanding and application of kitchen safety and hygiene rules.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates clear understanding of course material (by assessment or performance).
Evaluation: Staff signs off on demonstrated and/or written assessment.
Cleaning: Basic housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry and maintaining a clean/healthy environment.
Goal: Client gains understanding and application of kitchen cleaning tasks.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates clear understanding of course material (by assessment and/or performance).
Evaluation: Staff signs off on demonstrated and/or written assessment.
Home maintenance: Basic/minor home repair such as unclogging a sink or toilet, and using household tools.
Goal: Client gains understanding and ability to do minor household repairs.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates clear understanding of course material (by assessment and/or performance).
Evaluation: Staff signs off on demonstrated and/or written assessment. b
3. Financial Management
Budgeting: Creating and managing a budget, understanding the concept of needs vs. wants.
Goal: Client gains knowledge of how to create and manage a practical budget.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to create and maintain a budget.
Evaluation: Staff monitors practical assessment activity, ongoing budget activities, and signs off upon completion.
Banking: Using bank accounts, making deposits and withdrawals. Start a savings account.
Goal: Client gains knowledge of banking services and products, opens an account and maintains it for specified time period.
Activity: Client participates in subject training course, opens a bank account (if applicable) or, can demonstrate the ability to do so.
Measure: Client completes assessment and provides proof of an open bank account.
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment and acknowledges proof of open bank account.
Credit: Understanding credit scores, the risks and benefits of credit cards, and how to use them responsibly.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Bill Payment: Managing and paying bills on time, understanding the impact of late payments.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Insurance: Importance, types, and maintaining.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
4. Resource Information
Transportation: planning routes, understanding schedules, fares, and using GPS services.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Housing and Financial: Knowledge of 211 and local community resources.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Medical and Emergency: Knowledge of 911 and non emergency medical resources.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
5. Social and Communication Skills
Relationship building Developing healthy relationships and effective communication.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Conflict resolution: Problem-solving and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Community involvement: Engaging in volunteer work and participating in community activities.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
6. Employment Readiness
Job-seeking skills: Resume writing, job searching, and interviewing techniques.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Workplace etiquette: Understanding workplace culture and expectations.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Time management: Balancing work and personal life.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
7. Emergency and Safety Skills
Emergency procedures: Knowing when and how to contact emergency services.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Home safety: Preventing accidents and understanding fire safety.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Personal safety: Recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
8. Social and Emotional Wellness
Stress management: Techniques for managing stress, including relaxation exercises and coping strategies.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Mental health awareness: recognizing signs of mental health issues and knowing when to seek help.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Self-care practices: Importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and engaging in activities that promote well-being.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Positive thinking: Approaches to developing a positive mindset and building resilience.
Goal: Client gains the ability to
Activity: Client participates in subject training course (written, video or live).
Measure: Client demonstrates the ability to
Evaluation: Staff signs off on completed assessment
Haven 4 Hope Foundation
(Curriculum G.A.M.E. goals by D. Jackson c. 2024)