The group homes are designed to promote self reliance and the development of daily living skills of residents.  • 1    Each resident participates in the preparation for adult life activities provided by the group home staff.  Preparation for adult life activities are designed to:

• (1) improve self concept;
• (2) increase the resident's decision making skills and sense of personal control;
• (3) expose residents to educational and vocational options;
• (4) develop skills in personal financial management, accessing educational opportunities, use of community leisure resources, and obtaining and maintaining  employment;
• (5) provide information concerning human sexuality and parent effectiveness;
• (6) provide each resident a birth certificate, school and medical records, and other documents necessary for independent adult living; and
• (7) provide a Life Book to residents who enter the group home without one.    • 2