Independent Living Skills

How much money does Sacramento County pay for every ILP class you attend?

• nothing

• $5

• $10

• $20

What is the age range for EFC/AB 12?

• 16-20 years old

• 18-21 years old

• 18-22 years old

• 17-20 years old

Which is not a requirement of EFC/AB 12?

• Enrolled in college, community college or a vocational program or employed 80 hours a month.

• Have to be living on your own.

• Unable to work or go to school due to a documented medical condition.

• Working towards completion of high school or equivalent program (e.g. GED).

• Participating in a program designed to assist in gaining employment.

Which of the following is not a placement option with EFC/AB 12?

• A group home.

• Transitional housing program.

• SILP- Supervised Independent Living Placement approved by your social worker.

• A foster home.

• Living with a friend or family member without social worker approval.

If you decide to not participate in EFC/ AB 12 can you change your mind and decide to participate later?

• yes

• no

Do all of the Transitional Housing programs require you to have a roommate?

• yes

• no

What documents do you need to open a bank account?

• Two forms of identification:

  Picture ID (driver's license, state ID, school ID)

  Birth certificate or passport

• Social security card

• Proof of address- utility bill, school records

• all of the above

How can you avoid spending more than what is in your bank account?

• Check your bank statement once a month

• Ask your bank to notify you when you are close to $0

• Keep your own records to compare with your bank

• None of the above

True or false, a debit card deducts money straight from your checking account?

• True

• False

True or false, when you use a credit card you have to pay a minimum balance on it every month. If you don't pay all of it, you will be charged interest.

• True

• False