• What kind of things are you sharing with the group? The parents and youth plan to share their future goals and their experiences planning for these goals with their schools, Promise counselors, and other service providers. They will give suggestions/tips to families and professionals about working together as a team. 

• What questions do you all have? The families and youth expressed concerns about service coordination once Promise ends. They are wondering what type of help they will get from schools and DVR once Promise ends. When families hit roadblocks or dead ends with schools and services, where do they turn for help? 

• What are things that are working well? Individualized support to learn self-advocacy skills and soft skills, support/assistance from the family advocate, and teachers that help youth stay on track with their goals. People who recognize that families might be overwhelmed. People who listen for and respond to/follow through with what youth and families need to be successful. 

• What are things that could be improved? Parents need more complete information more often about services and supports, what to expect, and how to advocate during transition. Families need to be better supported to understand the dignity of risk and how to enable their child to gain independence and pursue future goals. More opportunities throughout the state for family networking, information sharing, and family peer support.