Supporting Legal Rights for Teens: A Guide for Caregivers and Teens Preparing for the Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Turning 18

  • Supporting Legal Rights for Teens

    2.5 Hour Course; Questionnaire
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  • CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

    Check or fill in the appropriate answer to the following questions. First try to answer from your understanding of the material before referring back to the course. These questions address information specifically stated in the program.

  • 1. Young adults who are 18 years or older and still in OCS custody can apply for a driver's license, identification card and passport without their caseworker's approval.*
  • 2. OCS will provide original copies of their _____________ and_____________ to youth when they are released from OCS custody. (CHOOSE ONE)*
  • 3. From the self-study, which of the following are listed as Supported Decision Making Documents? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)*
  • 4. According to the self-study, if a young adult needs assistance in gathering documents to prove lineage to a parent or grandparent enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, who should they contact? (CHOOSE ONE)*

  • 5. Because POAs and ROIs are supported decision making documents, they are not intended for young adults to sign and ________________________________ (FILL IN THE BLANK) all responsibility. 

  • 6. Which of the following documents cannot be signed by a youth prior to their 18th birthday? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)*
  • 7. A conservator takes on responsibility for ensuring a young adult's financial obligations (like paying rent, utility bills, etc) are paid when it is believed the young adult cannot manage financially without oversight.*
  • 8. How is terminating a conservatorship different from terminating a power of attorney document?*

  • 9. Unless there is a separate conservator assigned, a ________________________________ (FILL IN THE BLANK) holds the same responsibilities regarding finances as a conservator would. 

  • 10. From the self-study, talking with youth about the forms they'll need to file their tax return is one of the suggestions for helping a youth with tax preparations.*

  • 11. Name two (2) specific tasks from the information shared in the self-study that you can begin working on with the teen or young adult in your home.

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     COURSE EVALUATION QUESTIONS

    Supporting Legal Rights for Teens

  • How would you rate the presentation of the information in the course?*
  • Did this course add to your knowledge and/or skills?*

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