Texas Care Transition to Adulthood Program
Texas Care PATHWAYS
Preparing Youth for College, Careers & Independent Adulthood
PATHWAYS prepares older teens for life after high school. Drawing on established transition approaches, it builds college and career goals, self-advocacy, independent living, self-management, and social skills — through real-world experience.
Ideal for: Older teens
Focus: College, career, independent living & adult life
What PATHWAYS Includes
Eight building blocks for adult life
Each letter in PATHWAYS stands for a set of skills youth build on the way to independence.
P
Personal Development
- Identity and strengths
- Emotional maturity
- Self-confidence
- Personal responsibility
- Understanding personal goals
A
Academic & Career Planning
- High-school graduation planning
- College exploration
- Trade/vocational programs
- Career-interest exploration
- Certifications and training programs
- FAFSA/financial-aid preparation
- Resume development
T
Transition Skills
- Moving from high school to college/work
- Understanding adult responsibilities
- Time management
- Organization
- Transportation
- Scheduling appointments
- Communicating with professionals
H
Healthy Independence
- Basic budgeting
- Banking
- Housing
- Nutrition
- Personal care
- Community resources
- Healthy relationships
W
Workforce Readiness
- Resume writing
- Job applications
- Interview preparation
- Workplace communication
- Professional behavior
- Workplace conflict resolution
- Understanding employer expectations
- Identifying an ideal work environment
A
Advocacy & Self-Advocacy
- Knowing personal strengths and needs
- Communicating with schools, employers, and professionals
- Requesting accommodations when appropriate
- Making independent decisions
- Knowing when and how to ask for assistance
Y
Your Future Plan
- Individualized 1-, 3-, and 5-year goals
- College plan or workforce plan
- Career pathway
- Independent-living goals
- Personal support network
- Transition action plan
S
Success & Sustainability
- Maintaining employment or college enrollment
- Handling setbacks
- Building healthy support systems
- Continuing personal development
- Revisiting and updating goals
Where PATHWAYS Leads
College • Trade School • Workforce • Independent Adulthood
Youth build an individualized transition plan, with 1-, 3-, and 5-year goals, and the skills to follow it.
Where It Fits
The final step in our continuum
PATHWAYS completes the Adolescent Independence stage of our developmental continuum, working alongside Skillstreaming the Adolescent to prepare youth for college, trade school, the workforce, and independent adulthood.
Ready to plan what comes next?
Our team will help you find the right program and level of support. Reach out to make a referral or ask a question.