Finding Your Child's Life Path
After High School
What comes next for my child?
Over 4–5 weeks, parents learn how to look beyond one job, one college, or one traditional path. Families explore realistic options in employment, education, training, volunteering, independence, and community life based on their young adult’s strengths, interests, needs, and long-term goals, and leave with clear, practical next steps.
week 1
Step back, identify strengths and interests, recognize vocational themes, and begin building a support network.
finding direction
week 2
Employment & Real-World Opportunities
Helps participants recognize strengths and understand how anxiety or past frustration may have shaped their confidence.
week 3
Direction and Decision-Making
Social Security work incentives, self-employment, and creative approaches beyond traditional employment.
week 4
College, Certifications & Continuing Education
College, technical training, and certificate programs — plus what preparation may be needed to succeed.
week 5
Direction and Decision-Making
Bringing the ideas together — narrowing possibilities, identifying realistic next steps, and creating a clearer direction.