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Section 6: What Skills Will I Need to Live Independently?

cookingLiving in an independent situation where you will be responsible for taking care of your daily needs requires that you have certain skills. The following skills will help you to live independently. The questions will help guide you in your journey toward independent living.  Select Yes or No

1. Keeping Safe & Getting Help

I know how to use the phone to call for help. Yes No

The name of the person I would call in an emergency:

_____________________________________________________

I have a plan to use in case of fire. Yes No

Three things I would do in case of fire:

1. __________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________

I have a plan for keeping safe in my place. Yes No

Three things I would do to keep safe:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

2. Staying Organized

Housekeeping & Time Management

I have a plan to keep my place clean. Yes No

Three things I would do to keep my place clean:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I have a plan to help me remember appointments. Yes No

Three things I would do to remember appointments:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

3. Managing My Money & Keeping a Budget

I know how much money is coming in each month. Yes No
I know how much my expenses are each month. Yes No
I and/or a support person have made and follow a budget. Yes No
I have a checking account and can pay my own bills. Yes No
I have someone to help me pay my bills. Yes No

4. Cooking & Nutrition

I know what makes up a healthy meal. Yes No

Three things to include in a healthy meal:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I know how to keep food safe to eat. Yes No

Three things I know about keeping food safe:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I can use a microwave. Yes No

Two things to remember when using a microwave:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I can use a stove. Yes No

Two things to remember when using a stove:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

5. Staying Healthy & Taking Care of Myself

I do things to keep myself healthy. Yes No

Three things I do to keep myself healthy:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I have a plan to stay clean and neat. Yes No

Three things I do to stay clean and neat:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

6. Getting along with Landlords & Other Tenants

I know how to get along with my landlord and other tenants. Yes No

Three things I do to get along:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

7. Job Readiness & Training

I work or want to work part-time. Yes No

Three types of work I enjoy:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I am prepared to work. Yes No

Three things that make me ready to work:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

I have received or would like to receive training to work. Yes No

Three types of training I would like to receive:

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

8. Using Local Transportation

I have people to help me with transportation Yes No
I use local transportation Yes No

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