TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE PROCESS LOGIC MODELThe goal of the TIP Program is to prepare youth and young adults with emotional and behavioral disorders to move into adult roles through an individualized process, engaging them in their

own futures planning process as well as providing developmentally-appropriate services and supports.

CONTEXT

INPUT

STRATEGIES OUTPUT OUTCOMES

Transition age Young Person (YP) with emotional/behavioral disorders often lack positive guidance and support to prepare them for transition to adulthood.

The TIP Process is used to help YP (ages 14-29), their families, and key supports in moving YP towards greater self-sufficiency and achievement of personal goals.

YP explore interests in employment/career, education, living situation, personal effectiveness, well-being, and community-life functioning.

TIP uses seven guidelines to drive practice-level activities with YP and provide a framework to support and facilitate this effort.

Assumptions

TIP PrinciplesYoung PersonParentsKey Natural SupportsPrograms and ServicesFlex Funds/MileageTIP StaffTIP Tracking SystemTraining-Curriculum/ModulesTIP Consultants

What we need

Principle 1 - Engage young people through relationship development, person centered planning and focus on families.Build and respect YP’s relationships through strengths-based approach and relationship building strategies.Facilitate unconditional commitment to YPCreate atmosphere of future-focused hopefulness and fun

Principle 2 - Tailor services to be accessible, coordinated, appealing, non-stigmatizing, and developmentally appropriate.Develop and implement a plan for the young person that is person centered and includes a focus on his/her family system.Respect cultural and familial valuesTailor developmentally appropriate, accessible, non-stigmatizing, coordinated, and appealing services/supports

Principle 3 - Acknowledge and develop personal choice and social responsibility.Engage YP in positive activities of interestFacilitate YP developing interests and goalsTeach social responsibilityWork on developing skills to make personal choices

Principle 4 - Ensure a safety net of support including family and other formal and informal key players.Involve parents, and key supports in YP’s treatmentMediate differences between YP and key supportsDevelop and maintain

Principle 5 - Enhance competencies toward self-sufficiency.Balance work with YP between chance of success and natural consequencesEncourage problem-solving, decision making, and evaluation of actions on self and othersTeach the young person how to make effective choicesEncourage problem-solving, decision making, and evaluation of actions on self and othersFacilitate futures planning and goal setting including high-risk behavior prevention planningDevelop skills of self-management, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and self-evaluation

Principle 6 - Maintain an outcome focus on all levels.Utilize effective methods to assess YPMonitor youth’s goals and progress on themFacilitate goal achievement across all transition domainsEvaluate TIP responsiveness and effectivenessUse process and outcome measures for continuous TIP system improvement

Principle 7 - Involve the young person, all key players, and the community in the TIP system at the practice, program, and community levels.Maximize involvement of YP, key supports, community representatives, and peers in TIP system governance and stewardshipAdvocate for system development, expansion, and evaluation to facilitate responsive, effective community transition systems

Programs:/Services:

Life 101, Community Support, Vocational Evaluation, Job Support, Tutoring, Therapy,, Psychiatry, Educational Support, Group Homes, Independent Living Opportunities, Homeless Shelter, Transitional Housing

YP participates in strength-based person-centered planning and become focused on future goals

YP develops a prevention plan for dealing with high-risk behaviors and situations

YP makes strides in their own goals across transition domains

YP engages in developmentally appropriate services

YP learns to make good personal choices and display socially responsible behavior

YP exposed to a safety-net of support

YP capable of effectively participating in future planning

YP and key support capable of resolving differences

YP gains competencies in greater self-sufficiency and confidence

Maintain outcome focus in the TIP system at youth, program, and community levels

YP, parents, and community partners work to transform the system of care through the TIP system

What we do What leads to outcomes

YP will be present and participate in desired community settings

YP will gain and maintain satisfying relationships

YP will learn to express preferences and make life choices daily

YP will fulfill respected roles and live with dignity

YP will develop personal competencies and leadership skills

YP will maintain connection with workforce and/or education completion

IMPACT

A system of care that understands and supports a YP’s transition to adulthood

YP achieve their full potential and are valued contributing members of society

Program Expectation

Monitoring &Evaluation: External factors i.e., other influences on program results beyond program control