California Children's Services Transition Youth

What is transition and why is it important?

California Children's Services participation ends when an individual turns 21. Preparing early can help ensure a smooth transition. It is important to start these conversations with your child as early as the age of 14. Young adults with complex health care needs will need to prepare for navigating the adult health care system. It is important that you adults are well informed and have all the resources they need to make this transition. Care Management Counselors help youth by offering transition planning, making service referrals, connecting clients to enhanced care management, and linking them to community programs and resources.

Here are some important medical questions you should be prepared to answer.

Does my pediatric doctor see patients over the age of 18?
Have you spoken with your pediatric care provider about referring you to an adult care provider and specialist?
Do you understand your medical condition, treatment plan, and medications?
What medication, equipment, or supplies will you need, and do you know where to get them?
How will my future plans for independent living, college, and employment be affected by complex health care needs?

Publications

Transition Brochure(PDF, 427KB)

Are you prepared? Take the readiness quiz with Got Transition.

https://www.gottransition.org/youth-and-young-adults/hct-quiz.cfm

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CCS Transition Services Contact Information

Please call (530) 621-6212 for more information.

California Children's Services Transition Youth

What is transition and why is it important?

Here are some important medical questions you should be prepared to answer.

Publications

Are you prepared? Take the readiness quiz with Got Transition.

Resource Links

Information

State Programs/Applications

Independent Resources and Education

CCS Transition Services Contact Information

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