YHT Plan
A YHT plan can help you map out the steps to the future YOU want. Find everything you need to start mapping out the steps to your best life.
YHT Planning
What is a YHT Plan?
A transition plan is your personal guide to adulthood. Adulthood and independence will be different for everyone. Being an adult doesn't mean you have all of the answers, you just need to learn where to get the info you need when you need it.
Some things in your plan will change over time, and that's normal! Your plan should grow and change with you. A health transition plan focuses on life skills for managing your health and healthcare. YHT planning prepares you to take charge of your health as well as your future.
As you scroll through this page, you will have opportunities to try out some planning tools by answering sample questions. Write down your answers in a note app or a notebook.
It's time to explore the life you want. No rules, no wrong answers - just have fun exploring!
YHT Planning Tools
A transition plan is just a to-do list. It keeps track of the things you need to learn so you are ready for independence. See if any of these planning tools meet your needs. Click the blue box to access different transition planning tools.
WHAT'S THE IMPORTANT STUFF I NEED TO LEARN?
Talk with providers and clearly state your preferences
Know how privacy laws change when you reach age 18
Learn key health habits to maximize your health
Know your health red flags (when doctor or emergency help is needed)
Learn how to make and manage health care appointments
Learn how to take medicines safely - reading pill bottle labels
If you have a health condition or disability, learn your health history
If you take prescription medicines, know what you take and why
Learn how to order medications from the pharmacy
What Does It Mean to be YHT Ready?
Planning for Independence!
Transition plans include setting goals for the future. It's important to spend time getting to know yourself. YHT is the time to do just that. Explore new experiences, test out new ideas! Find out what get's you excited? What does your dream job look like? Where do you want to live? Do you want to travel?
If you are unsure about what kind of things you want to do, tools like an interest inventory can help. An interest inventory is a list of questions that let you explore your likes and interests and how they relate to the world of work.
Take some time to get to know yourself and imagine the grown-up life you want. Use the YHT tools to dig deep and reflect on your passions.
Setting your goals and putting a plan in action will get you closer to making your dreams real. If you are ready to begin planning for independence check out the interest inventories, YHT planning tools and goal setting work sheets in the tool section. Download and start your YHT journey!
You can't know what you don't know, until you know it!
YHT readiness checklists can quick start transition planning. Through a list of key questions, readiness checklists can identify what you know and what you may need to learn about health and independence.
Here are some sample questions from one transition readiness checklist. These questions highlight the things you need to know to be considered ready for YHT. Answer these questions with a yes or no. You may not know it all, and that's okay!
- I understand that healthcare privacy laws changes when I am 18
- I know my food and medicine allergies.
- I know how to plan and prepare foods.
- I take care of most of my hygiene needs.
- I know my medical needs.
- I can explain my medical needs to others.
In addition to the worksheets in the tool section, GotTransition.org has an online ARE YOU READY TO TRANSITION TO ADULT HEALTHCARE quiz. Takes just a minute to discover if you are YHT ready!
Transition Planning Tools
YHT Create Your Own Plan
YHT Create Your Own Plan
YHT Create Your Own Plan
One page transition plan checklist that outlines the major tasks to consider when preparing for adulthood . Published by the Bureau of Family Health in Louisiana.
YHT Readiness Assessment
YHT Create Your Own Plan
YHT Create Your Own Plan
Adapted from the GotTransition Tools. A quick and easy YHT readiness assessment. Published by the Bureua of Family Health.
Workbook for Youth
YHT Create Your Own Plan
Career Planning Questionnaire
A comprehensive transition planning guide with lots of great tools to help you get ready for transition. Includes scripts for talking with providers and how to prepare for all types of appointments. Wisconsin Community of Practice on YHT - Waisman Center.
Career Planning Questionnaire
Career Planning Questionnaire
Career Planning Questionnaire
What's the big deal about career planning? Fun activity to get you started thinking on careers. A questionnaire from Career Wonders South Dakota Department of Labor.
Career Interest Survey
Career Planning Questionnaire
Young Adults Transition Plan
Explore Your Interest, Discover Your Talents! A 16 section survey that can help you determine the things you like to do and what you are good at! Includes complete instructions.
Young Adults Transition Plan
Career Planning Questionnaire
Young Adults Transition Plan
Great transition workbook from the experts at the Department of Health in Washington State. Includes a transition checklist, career planning tips and more.