LIFE SKILLS PORTAL
This comprehensive online platform provides a wealth of resources and support to empower young individuals as they transition into adulthood and independence.
Renting a Car: A Young Adult’s Guide
Renting a car for the first time can feel a little overwhelming, but you’re not alone—this guide breaks down everything you need to know so you can walk into the rental counter feeling prepared, confident, and totally in control.
Back to School: A Young Adult's Guide When Returning to Education
Thinking about going back to school can feel intimidating, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to grow and pursue your goals. This guide walks you through exploring options, managing finances, and finding support so you can confidently restart your education journey.
Car Insurance: Why Do I Need it?
Getting your first car is exciting, but understanding car insurance is key to staying protected. This guide breaks down types of coverage, factors affecting costs, and tips to find affordable insurance so you can drive with confidence.
Easy Biking Rules: A Guide for Young Adults
Whether you’re biking for transportation, exercise, or freedom, knowing the laws helps keep you safe and confident on the road. This guide breaks down Florida’s biking laws in a clear, approachable way so you can understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to ride responsibly alongside cars and pedestrians.
Jumpstarting a Car
A dead car battery can feel stressful—especially if you’re stranded—but jump-starting a car is easier than it sounds. This guide walks you through the process step by step, helping you safely get your car running again and understand when it may be time to replace your battery.
Dealing with Rats
Living on your own means handling challenges you may not expect—including pests. This guide walks you through how rat infestations happen, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps you can take to protect your space and your health. With the right knowledge, this is a problem you can manage confidently.
Car Problems: What Every Young Driver Needs to Know When Their Car Breaks Down
Car breakdowns can be stressful, especially when you’re on a busy road or in bad weather. This guide walks you through the safest steps to take if your car stops working, helping you stay calm, visible, and protected until help arrives.
Changing a Flat Tire: Step-by-Step Instructions
A flat tire can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re driving on your own for the first time. This guide breaks down each step in a clear, calm way so you can change a tire safely and get back on the road with confidence.
Emancipation: A Guide for Teens
Emancipation can feel like a way out when life at home feels unsafe or overwhelming, but it’s a serious legal step with long-term responsibilities. This guide explains what emancipation is, what a judge looks for, and important cautions to consider before making this decision.
Is Getting A GED for Me?
If traditional high school hasn’t worked out due to life challenges, setbacks, or aging out of foster care, you’re not out of options. This guide breaks down what a GED is, who it’s for, and how it can open doors to education, employment, and a more stable future—on your timeline.
Simple Steps to Writing a 5-Paragraph Essay
Struggling to organize your essay? The Hamburger Method is a simple and fun “secret formula” to help students write a clear and structured five-paragraph essay. Learn how to craft a strong introduction, build solid body paragraphs, and wrap up with a conclusion that ties everything together.
Grocery Shopping
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. This guide helps foster teens learn how to shop for nutritious foods while staying on budget, offering practical tips for smart grocery shopping, meal planning, and building lifelong habits that support both health and financial independence.
Laundry: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Doing Laundry
Doing laundry is an essential life skill that helps you take care of your clothes and stay organized. This easy, step-by-step guide walks you through sorting, washing, drying, and putting away laundry so you can feel confident handling it on your own.
Applying for a Job
Getting your first job can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide walks you through figuring out your interests, applying for jobs, creating a resume, preparing for interviews, and confidently accepting a job offer—so you can start your journey as a new employee with confidence.
Job Interview: A Guide to Preparing for Your First Job Interview
Preparing for your first job interview can feel nerve-wracking, but with the right guidance, you can walk in feeling confident and ready. This article breaks down everything you need to know—from researching the company to following up after the interview—so you can make a strong first impression and put your best foot forward.
Driver’s License: A Guide to Getting Your Driver’s License
Getting your driver’s license is a big milestone and an exciting step toward independence. This guide walks you through each stage of the process—from earning your learner’s permit to passing your road test—so you know exactly what to expect and can move forward with confidence.
Resume and CV
Creating a resume or CV doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down the differences between the two, explains why they matter, and walks you through how to create a strong document that clearly shows your skills, experiences, and potential—one step at a time.
Career Development Tests
Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to start. Career development tests help you explore your interests, strengths, and values so you can better understand what careers might be a good fit for you. This guide explains how these assessments work and how to use them as a helpful step toward planning your future.
Small Business: A Young Adults Guide to Starting Your First Business
Starting a business can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide walks you through the essential steps—from developing your idea and creating a business plan to handling legal requirements and launching your brand—so you can build something meaningful with confidence and clarity.
Military Service: Deciding Whether a Military Career is Right For You
Joining the military after high school is a major decision that comes with unique opportunities, responsibilities, and benefits. This guide walks you through eligibility requirements, the application process, military branches, training, and what life in the military looks like—helping you decide if this path is right for you.

