Safety
You spill water on the floor. What should you do?
Clean it up promptly to prevent slipping/falling
Name 2 things you need to pay for when living independently.
Examples: rent, food, transportation, phone, utilities, medications, household supplies.
Name 3 chores you need to do to maintain an apartment.
dishes, moping, sweeping, cleaning, wiping counters, laundry
Name one way you can get to an appointment if you don't have a car.
Public transit (train, bus)
Medical transportation
Uber
Name 2 things you can track on a calendar
appointments, visits, plans, bill dates
Someone you don't know knocks on your apartment door and asks to come inside. What should you do?
Don't automatically let them in; verify who they are/why they're there and seek help if needed.
What's the difference between a "need" and a "want"? Give one example of each.
need: a necessity to live, such as shelter, food, water
want: a desirable situation, though not necessary to live such as earbuds, TV, or a new pair of sneakers
Name 2 ways to determine if food is expired in your refrigerator
Look at expiration dates, check for changes in color or smell.
You are leaving your apartment for the day. Name 2 things you should have one you.
Keys, wallet, phone, medications (if applicable)
Name 3 things you should not give to a stranger.
PIN, Bank information, Passwords, Social Security number, Medication, Keys, Debit card
You have $50 left until payday, but your friend wants you to spend $20 going out. What should you consider first?
Upcoming needs and whether you have enough money for essentials.
What does it mean if your fire alarm beeps intermittently and what should you do?
Your fire alarm is running low on battery and batteries must be replaced.
You smell something burning in your apartment, but you don't know where it's coming from. What should you do?
What other financial supports can you apply for outside of SSI to assist with groceries?
LINK or EBT
You wake up and discover your apartment has no electricity. What should you do?
- Check if your electricity bill was paid
- Check whether the outage is only in your apartment or affects the building
- Contact the landlord/building management or utility company to report the outage.
A friend asks to borrow your debit card and PIN because they say they need to buy something and will give you the money tomorrow. What would you do? Why?
If you live in an apartment, how much are you expected to pay in rent with the bridge subsidy?
30% of your monthly income.