Activities of Daily Living
Showering, getting dressed, doing laundry, keeping a clean room
What are examples of daily living?
A pass that allows you to use the city bus all month
A bus pass
PCP, Dentists, Psychiatrist, Therapists
What are examples of healthcare providers
HI-SET
What can you get instead of a high school diploma?
Looking at how much money you make or have and what your expenses are. Keeping track of what you spend so that you do not overspend.
What is a budget?
Cleaning the kitchen, washing the dishes, wipe down the bathroom, sweep and mop, changing the trash
What are daily chores?
Classes to take to learn driving laws and get a break on your insurance
Drivers ed
Sleeping well, eating healthy, getting movement, showing and keeping clean
What are ways to keep yourself healthy?
You need this to legally work if youre under 18
Work permit
Phone bills, car payments, insurance, groceries, wifi
What are expenses that you may need to pay when living independently
What you fill out at GRIP if you dont have the money for hygiene products (Deodorant, hampers)
Hygiene form located in staff office or at house meeting
Valid Driver’s License, a valid registered vehicle, insurance, negative tax screens and approval from your team.
What do you need to be able to drive at GRIP?
Free STD screening, pregnancy tests and sexual health
What is planned parenthood?
Community college, vocational school, certificate programs, Junior College, 4 year college, jobs
What are some post high school options if you have your diploma/ HI-SET?
Can include hot water, gas, electric, heating, (A/C may or may not be included)
What are utilities?
Important things to know how to do financially when working towards independence
Filing Taxes, Opening a back account, paying bills, saving money
Be at least 16 years old. Start your application online. Bring your required identification and completed application to an RMV Service Center
What are steps to getting a permit?
Public Health Insurance for low income/ uninsured in Massachusetts
What is Masshealth?
Your contact info, your experiences, your past employers, references
What should a resume include?
A place you get your mail if you dont have a mailbox or an address
P.O Box
Registry of Motor Vehicles
What is the RMV?
Place to get license or permit
What are the necessary documents to bring to the DMV when getting a license or permit?
To identify and fix any cavities, to ensure your teeth are healthy and to avoid major surgeries, because you need your teeth for the rest of your life
Why is it important to go to the dentist?
Why do you want this job? Why should we hire you? What is your best quality? Why do you think youre the best candidate for this job?
What are questions they might ask at a job interview?
You can have money today but you have to pay it back tomorrow with interest
What is a loan?