Young Adult Life Readiness Program

Building confidence for adulthood, community participation, work, and independent living.

Ages 19-21+

The Young Adult Life Readiness Program helps young adults develop the practical skills needed for greater independence at home, in the workplace, and within their communities. Sessions focus on life skills, community participation, executive functioning, vocational readiness, self-advocacy, routines, and meaningful real-world experiences that support long-term independence and participation.

What We Work On

Real-world support for adulthood, work, community life, and independent living.

Independent Living Skills

Independent living skills help young adults participate more independently in everyday life and prepare for adulthood responsibilities.

How this may look

Difficulty completing routines independently
Needing frequent reminders
Challenges with household responsibilities
Difficulty managing personal belongings
Struggling with self-care tasks

How Ava's Hub helps

We practice meaningful daily routines including dressing, hygiene, laundry, meal preparation, cleaning, organization systems, household participation, and everyday tasks that build independence.

Community Participation

Participation within the community builds confidence, connection, and long-term independence.

How this may look

Limited participation outside home
Difficulty navigating new environments
Anxiety in community settings
Dependence on caregivers during outings
Limited confidence in public spaces

How Ava's Hub helps

We support community participation through outings, real-world practice, decision making, problem solving, transportation routines, community navigation, and participation experiences that build confidence.

Vocational Readiness & Work Skills

Work readiness includes the skills needed to participate successfully in volunteer roles, employment opportunities, internships, and future workplace environments.

How this may look

Difficulty following routines
Limited work endurance
Challenges completing tasks independently
Difficulty communicating needs
Difficulty learning new responsibilities

How Ava's Hub helps

We use functional activities, task completion practice, routines, problem solving, communication practice, role responsibilities, and meaningful work-related experiences to support future readiness.

Executive Functioning & Organization

Executive functioning becomes increasingly important during adulthood.

How this may look

Difficulty managing schedules
Missing appointments
Difficulty planning tasks
Trouble completing multi-step routines
Poor organization

How Ava's Hub helps

We practice planning systems, schedules, organization tools, checklists, routines, time management, problem solving, and real-life activities that support independence.

Self-Advocacy & Communication

Young adults benefit from understanding themselves, communicating needs, and participating more independently in decisions.

How this may look

Difficulty expressing needs
Dependence on others to communicate
Low confidence making decisions
Difficulty asking for help

How Ava's Hub helps

We support communication, confidence building, self-awareness, decision making, problem solving, and practicing real-life advocacy skills.

Social Participation & Relationships

Meaningful relationships and social participation continue to be important throughout adulthood.

How this may look

Social isolation
Difficulty building friendships
Limited participation in groups
Difficulty navigating conversations

How Ava's Hub helps

We create opportunities for social participation through community experiences, collaborative activities, communication practice, group participation, and meaningful interactions.

Health, Wellness & Daily Routines

Healthy routines support independence and long-term participation.

How this may look

Inconsistent routines
Poor sleep habits
Difficulty preparing meals
Difficulty managing responsibilities

How Ava's Hub helps

We support routines, meal preparation, wellness habits, organization systems, scheduling, and practical life skills that support everyday success.

Who This Program Supports

Young adults preparing for greater independence
Difficulty managing routines
Needing support with life skills
Building work readiness
Transitioning toward adulthood
Wanting more community participation
Developing confidence and self-advocacy
Improving participation at home and in the community

What Sessions May Look Like

Sessions focus on real-world participation and meaningful experiences. Young adults may participate in cooking activities, community outings, organization systems, vocational activities, life skills training, social experiences, scheduling routines, and everyday participation activities that support independence.