Overview of Literature Search ... pg1
Background ... pg2
Best Practices ... pg3

I)      Access and Linkages ... pg4
         A. Cross Systems Approach ... pg5
         B. Care Coordination ... pg6
         C. Family Links ... pg7
         D. Workforce ... pg8

II)     Population ... pg9
         A. Eligibility ... pg9
         B. Diverse Populations Involved with Youth in Transition ... pg10
         C. Schools (Screenings and Assessments) ... pg11

III)   Services ... pg12
         A. Overarching Service Needs ... pg12
         B. Employment ... pg13
         C. Education Services ... pg14
         D. Self-Determination and Empowerment ... pg15
         E. Youth Mentors ... pg16
         F. Clinical Services ... pg17
         G. Individualized and Person Centered Planning ... pg18
         H. Cultural Competence ... pg19
         I. Adult Skills Training ... pg20

IV)   Financing ... pg21
         A. Overarching Funding including Blended Models ... pg22
         B. Youth Oriented Services ... pg23
         C. Employment and Education
             (Subset of Youth-Oriented Services) ... pg24
         D. Clinical Services ... pg25
              
V)     Housing ... pg26
         A. Various Housing Options for Youth in Transition ... pg27
         B. YIT Services Linked to Housing ... pg28
         C. Housing Model Funding ... pg29

VI)   Transition to Independence Process System (TIP)
        (Emerging Best Practice) ... pg30

Summary ... pg31

Resources ... pg 32

Literature Search: End Notes ... pg33

Advisory Group Members ... pg34