Independent Living Skills

Haven 4 Hope Foundation

Independent Living Curriculum

Personal Care Skills

Hygiene and grooming: Brushing teeth, showering, washing hair, and using deodorant.

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Dressing: Choosing appropriate and clean clothes based on weather and occasion.

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Healthcare: Managing medication, scheduling appointments, and understanding basic health guidelines.

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Household Management

Cooking and nutrition: Meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking basic meals.

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Kitchen Safety: Understanding the importance of kitchen hygiene and preventing accidents.

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Cleaning: Basic housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry and maintaining a clean/healthy environment.

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Home maintenance: Understanding safety protocols, knowing how to unclog a sink or toilet, and using household tools.

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Financial Management

Budgeting: Creating and managing a budget, understanding the concept of needs vs. wants.

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Banking: Using bank accounts, making deposits and withdrawals. Start a savings account.

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Credit: Understanding credit scores, the risks and benefits of credit cards, and how to use them responsibly.

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Bill Payment: Managing and paying bills on time, understanding the impact of late payments.

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Insurance: Importance, types, and maintaining.

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Resource Information

Transportation: planning routes, understanding schedules,  fares, and using GPS services.

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Housing and Financial: Knowledge of 211 and local community resources.

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Medical and Emergency: Knowledge of 911 and  non emergency medical resources.

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Social and Communication Skills

Relationship building Developing healthy relationships and effective communication.

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Conflict resolution: Problem-solving and resolving interpersonal conflicts.

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Community involvement: Engaging in volunteer work and participating in community activities.

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Employment Readiness

Job-seeking skills: Resume writing, job searching, and interviewing techniques.

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Workplace etiquette: Understanding workplace culture and expectations.

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Time management: Balancing work and personal life.

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Emergency and Safety Skills

Emergency procedures: Knowing when and how to contact emergency services.

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Home safety: Preventing accidents and understanding fire safety.

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Personal safety: Recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations.

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Social and Emotional Wellness

Stress management: Techniques for managing stress, including relaxation exercises and coping strategies.

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Mental health awareness: recognizing signs of mental health issues and knowing when to seek help.

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Self-care practices: Importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and engaging in activities that promote well-being.

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Positive thinking: Approaches to developing a positive mindset and building resilience.

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