The Mission of the NNYT Network

is to improve practices, systems, and outcomes for transition-age youth and young adults (14-29 years of age) with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties (EBD).

• Actively provides consultation and capacity building activities with personnel, youth, family members, and other stakeholders in communities, agencies, and states as they fully plan and implement transition supports and services across the transition domains of education, employment, living situation, personal adjustment, and community-life functioning.
• Designs and conducts evaluations to improve the effectiveness of transition programs and outcomes for young people with EBD and their families in collaboration with communities, agencies, and states.
• Formulates and disseminates effective practices, programs, and policies to inform stakeholders of factors associated with the development and sustainability of effective transition systems for these youth and their families.

NNYT Director: Hewitt B “Rusty” Clark; NNYT Co-Director: Nicole Deschénes

TheTIPsystem

The mission of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) system is to assist young people with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties (EBD) in making a successful transition to adulthood.

Transition to Adulthood:
A Resource for Assisting Young People with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties

"Finally, we have a book which brings together the vital research, wisdom, and knowledge addressing this complex phenomenon of transition for this special group..."