“Transition to Adulthood: What To Do When Your Child Is Turning 18” in Palatine

Free in-person overview of steps to take as your child turns 18, including options after high school, home and community-based services, resources and more

Join the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) Parent Education Resource Center (PERC) for “Transition to Adulthood: What To Do When Your Child Is Turning 18” on Feb. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Suzanne Aaron, an information and outreach specialist with The Arc of Illinois’ Illinois Life Span program, will provide information and answer questions about:

• Educational post-secondary options
• Transition-related training and resources for families
• A to-do list of actions to take as your child turns 18
• Brief explanations of federal and state programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, home and community-based services, and guardianship/adult decision-making options

This face-to-face presentation is free and open to anyone who wants to learn more about this topic.

To register, email Molly Dunne at mdunne@nsseo.org.