The Life Skills program offers training and support to adults who have a developmental disability and children who have special needs.
The program focus is to teach individuals independence in daily living.
We assess a person's skill level by doing a strengths and needs assessment. With this information the individual, staff, families, advocates, and significant others work together to develop short-term goals.
We provide training in the following areas (but are not limited to these:)
- Home Management i.e. cleaning, laundry
- Money Management i.e. budgeting, shopping
- Nutrition i.e. cooking, shopping
- Social Skills i.e. sex education, relationships, assertiveness, stranger awareness
- Transportation i.e. Public and private
- Personal Care i.e. hygiene, health, medical appointments
- Community Resources i.e. use of the library, swimming pool, obtaining BCID, tenants rights, 911
- Leisure and recreational skills
Each goal is reviewed on an ongoing basis and changes in objectives or strategies may be required based on this review.
Adults and Children are referred by Community Living British Columbia.
If you are interested in this service call Community Living British Columbia at 565-6890 and ask for a duty worker.
The Ministry provides funding, which comes under three names:
- Child Care Contracts
- Self Help Skills for Adults
- Semi Independent Living Skills for Adults
Child Care Contracts
Serves children up to 19 years of age. A contract agreement is done with the Social Worker, Parent, and the Life Skills Children’s Program Manager.
Self Help Skills for Adults
Serves adults 19 years and older that live with their family and are preparing to live on their own or those who are already on their own. A contract agreement is done with the Individual, the Social Worker, and the Life Skills Adult Program Manager.
Semi - Independent Living Skills for Adults
Serves adults who live on their own, or with a roommate. An Individual Program Plan (IPP) is developed by the Individual, and significant others and the Life Skills worker. The individual may also receive support to live successfully in the community
For more information contact:
Adult Life Skills
950 Kerry Street
Prince George, BC V2M 5A3
Telephone: (250) 564-6408
Children’s Life Skills
950 Kerry Street
Prince George, BC V2M 5A3
Telephone: (250) 564-6408
Download the Life Skills Brochure
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