WAZE to Adulthood for Youth in Foster Care

Person Centered Planning Fact Sheets for Youth

These fact sheets from FFF and the WAZE to Adulthood project, led by the Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC) and supported by the US Rehabilitative Services Administration are designed for youth. They define person-centered planning and offer strategies and offer questions for students to consider, in written and virtual formats.

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    Person Centered Planning Visual Fact Sheet

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    Person Centered Planning Written Fact Sheet


Self Advocacy Fact Sheets for Youth

These fact sheets from FFF and the WAZE to Adulthood project, led by the Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC) and supported by the US Rehabilitative Services Administration are designed for youth. They define self advocacy and offer strategies, in written and virtual formats.

  • PDF, Self Advocacy Fact Sheets for Youth

    Self Advocacy Visual Fact Sheet

  • PDF, Self Advocacy Fact Sheets for Youth

    Self Advocacy Written Fact Sheet


Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families- VA
March 01, 2024

This fact sheet prepared by Formed Families Forward, in partnership with the WAZE to Adulthood project with the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) covers postsecondary educational options and resources for youth and young adults in foster care,  kinship care, and adoptive homes, and who have disabilities in Virginia.

The sheet is designed for parents, caregivers, professionals and youth.

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families- VA

    VA fact sheet


Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)
June 01, 2024

This fact sheet prepared by Formed Families Forward, in partnership with the WAZE to Adulthood project with the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) covers postsecondary educational options and resources for youth and young adults in foster care,  kinship care, and adoptive homes, and who have disabilities in 5 states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennesse.

The sheets are designed for parents, caregivers, professionals and youth.

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)

    FL fact sheet

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)

    GA fact sheet

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)

    NC fact sheet

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)

    SC fact sheet

  • Factsheet, Postsecondary Options for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship, or Adoptive Families (SE States)

    TN fact sheet


Turning 18 fact sheets

These fact sheets for youth and young adults focus on critical actions, items and services that are important when a youth turns 18 years of age.

Produced as part of the WAZE to Adulthood project of the Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC). One fact sheet, Youth in Foster Care in Virginia: What Happens When You Turn 18 is specifically for youth in foster care and was written by Formed Families Forward as part of an agreement with the WAZE project.

Other sheets address all youth and another addresses youth in military families.

  • Factsheet, Turning 18 fact sheets

    Youth in Foster Care in Virginia - What Happens When You Turn 18 fact sheet

  • Factsheet, Turning 18 fact sheets

    Turning 18 in Virginia: A Resource Document for families

  • Factsheet, Turning 18 fact sheets

    Turning 18 in Virginia: A Resource Document for Military Families


Transition Planning for Youth in Foster Care fact sheet
November 08, 2022

From FFF and the WAZE to Transition project at PEATC, this fact sheet is designed for youth in foster care. It overviews individualized education programs (IEPs) and foster care transition plans.

A Spanish version of the fact sheet is also available.

  • Factsheet, Transition Planning for Youth in Foster Care fact sheet

    Transition Planning Foster Care Fact Sheet

  • Factsheet, Transition Planning for Youth in Foster Care fact sheet

    Spanish Transition Planning Foster Care Fact Sheet en Espanol


IEP Transition Planning In Virginia: Tips To Know For Youth With IEPs Who Are In Foster Care
April 04, 2022

A fact sheet developed by Formed Families Forward for the Parent Educational Adocacy and Training Center (PEATC)’s WAZE to Adulthood project. This fact sheet offers tips and best practices for implementing strong transition planning for youth and young adults with disabilities who are also in foster care. Virginia-specific policies and resources are provided.

Designed for parents, caregivers, professional partners and others.

  • Factsheet, IEP Transition Planning In Virginia: Tips To Know For Youth With IEPs Who Are In Foster Care

    Planning for Transition IEPs fact sheet


Who’s on the IEP Team resources

From the WAZE to Adulthood project at PEATC, these fact sheets support parents/caregivers and students in understanding all roles and the members of an IEP team.

  • Factsheet, Who’s on the IEP Team resources

    Who is on My IEP visual for students

  • Factsheet, Who’s on the IEP Team resources

    Who is on my IEP team fact sheet for students

  • Factsheet, Who’s on the IEP Team resources

    Roles around the IEP Table sheet for parents/caregivers


Being Involved in Person-Centered Planning for Students and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship or Adoptive Families
June 01, 2021

This fact sheet from FFF and the WAZE to Adulthood project, led by the Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC) and supported by the US Rehabilitative Services Administration. It provides an overview of some common challenges to transition planning for this population and offers parents and caregivers suggestions and resources for supporting person-centered planning.

This sheet is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals.

  • Factsheet, Being Involved in Person-Centered Planning for Students and Young Adults with Disabilities in Foster, Kinship or Adoptive Families

    Fact Sheet