Transition-Aged Youth Publications

Supported Employment

Featured Publication

Transitioning Youth with Mental Health Needs to Meaningful Employment and Independent Living (PDF)

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (2008)

Reviews the results of a study on successful strategies to help youth with mental health needs transition to postsecondary education, employment, and independent lives, focusing primarily on the role of skills development, work, and career exploration.

Connected by Age 25: A Plan for Investing in Successful Transitions for Foster Youth (PDF)

Finance Project, Foster Care Work Group (2004)

Presents a strategic approach to improving the economic wellbeing and financial success of young adults leaving foster care, an investment work plan, and a results model.

Employment for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime: Creating New Employment Options Through Supported Employment (PDF)

Rural Institute

Describes the principles and practices of supported employment and explores its successes in securing meaningful employment for youth and adults with mental health needs.

Navigating Tunnels and Cliffs: Empowering Families and Caregivers to Assist Youth with Mental Health Needs in Preparing for Work

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (2008)

Describes and links to resources available and provides an action plan for youth with mental health needs and their families and caregivers to help the young person prepare for a career and community life.

Supported Employment Implementation Resource Kit

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services (2003)

Provides complete information – including implementation strategies and other training materials – about supported employment as a promising practice for helping people with mental illnesses find and keep competitive employment within their communities. Implementation strategies and other training materials are also provided.