Youth Transition

The ADRC starts working with anyone 17.5 years of age that has a disability to find options for care and make sure the appropriate decision maker is in place if needed. Here is a video highlighting the ADRC and how it can be of assistance to our older population and those who have a disability.

• Wisconsin ADRC Program Information (DHS)

The ADRC handles the functional eligibility and assists with financial eligibility determinations for Long Term Care funding. The student and family can request this assessment at any time, as long as the student is 17.5 years of age. Long Term Care funding can assist a person with supports in the community, in the home, and has options for alternative living. Here is a great handout explaining Long Term Care.

The ADRC has resources available to assist you with the process of assuring you have a decision maker for individuals that are not able to navigate decisions on their own. The Guardianship Support Center is a great place to start to learn about the different options of a decision maker for a youth that will turn 18. Here is a good overview of Legal Decision-Making in Wisconsin.

Transition Youth may have some needs for services and supports. DHS has created a nice resource for this transition and what you should pay attention to when a Youth is considering all supports and services that are available to them. This could include education, employment, supports and services.

• Children’s Long-Term Support: Transition Planning for Youth Booklet

• Forms Information – Advance Planning
• Declaration to Physicians (Living Will) F-00060
• Power of Attorney for Health Care F-00085
• Power of Attorney for Finance and Property F-00036
• Authorization for Final Disposition F-00086