Youth program
Youth Transition and Life Skills
Courses, groups, and virtual classes intended to help young people with disabilities build life skills and prepare for adulthood.
Confirm availability with The Whole Person before making plans.
Service area
Where this service may be available
- Kansas City Metro
Reviewed practical guidance
Eligibility and access
This section uses only the access facts AQL could connect to this exact service. Confirm the current pathway directly before relying on it.
- Youth transition
- The official page describes youth services for ages 14-21.
- DIY Life Skills
- The official page describes this peer and mentoring group for ages 18-24.
- Virtual classes
- Parents and teachers can request up to four listed transition topics for a student.
Reviewed practical guidance
To establish you'll probably need:
These steps use The Whole Person's public instructions. Each step links to its evidence. When the official page stops short of a full intake checklist, this guide says so instead of filling the gap.
Choose the program format that matches the student.
The official page lists an eight-week High School Youth Transition to Independence course, DIY Life Skills, and virtual transition classes.
Contact The Whole Person about the selected youth program.
The page directs people to contact the team for the high-school program and to call about virtual classes.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- The student's age
- The program or transition topic of interest
Confirm schedule and participation requirements.
The public overview does not publish the next cohort date, school referral process, capacity, or enrollment documents.
Do not assume this part
Confirm directly before relying on the service
Confirm the current cohort or meeting schedule, age fit, school or parent involvement, delivery format, capacity, and enrollment process.