This Life Skills Assessment will ask you about what you know and can do. Please try to answer all the questions as honestly as possible by indicating [1] If the question is not like you, [2] If the question is mostly not like you, [3] If the question is somewhat like you, [4] If the question is mostly like you, and [5] If the question is Very much like you.
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I understand how interest rates work on loans or credit purchases.
I understand the disadvantages of making purchases with my credit card.
I know the importance of a good credit score.
I know how to balance my bank account.
I put money in my savings account when I can.
I know an adult who would help me if I had a financial emergency.
I use online banking to keep track of my money.
I know the advantages and disadvantages of using a check cashing or payday loan store.
I know how to find safe and affordable housing.
I can figure out the costs to move to a new place, such as deposits, rents, utilities, and furniture.
I know how to fill out an apartment rental application.
I know how to get emergency help to pay for water, electricity, and gas bills.
I know what can happen if I break my rental lease.
I can explain why people need renter’s or homeowner’s insurance.
I know an adult I could live with for a few days or weeks if I needed to.
There is at least one adult that I have regular contact with, other than my case manager or other professional, who lives in stable and safe housing.
I know an adult I can go to for financial advice.
I plan for the expenses that I must pay each month.
I keep records of the money I am paid and the bills I pay.
I know what happens in my state if I am caught driving without car insurance or a driver’s license.
I can explain how to get and renew a driver’s license or state ID card.
I can figure out all the costs of car ownership, such as registration, repairs, insurance, and gas.
I know how to use public transportation to get where i need to go.
I know how to develop a resume.
I know how to fill out a job application.
I know how to prepare for a job interview.
I know what the information on a pay stub means.
I can fill out a W-4 payroll exemption form when I get a job.
I know what employee benefits are.
I know what sexual harassment and discrimination are.
I know the reasons why my personal contacts are important for finding a job.
I know how to get the documents I need for work, such as my Social Security car and birth certificate.
I get my work done and turned in on time.
I get to school or work on time.
I look over my work for mistakes.
I know where I can get tutoring or other help with school work.
I know how to prepare for exams and/or presentations.
I can take criticism and direction at school or work without losing my temper.
I have an adult in my life who cares about how I am doing at school or work.
I believe I can influence how my life will turn out.
I can describe my vision for myself as a successful adult.
I have a good relationship with a trusted adult I like and respect.
I would like to use my experience to help other youth.
I believe my relationships with others will help me succeed.
I feel I am ready for the next phase of my life.
Most days, I am proud of the way I am living my life.
Most Days, I feel I have control of how my life will turn out.