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Starting at $9.99/month or $79.99/annually
A membership community for parents and their teens (age 14-21) who want to build essential life skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
Our focus is on empowering members to confidently 'make it' on their own.
Weekly chats, conversation starters, and go-lives
Weekly chats, conversation starters, and go-lives are the foundation of "On Your Own," an online community dedicated to equipping teens with essential life skills for living independently.
Each week, we introduce a new theme and set of activities, offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Through interactive discussions, practical advice, and real-time interactions, we empower teens to confidently navigate the challenges of adulthood, helping them build the skills they need to thrive on their own.
As time goes on, this community plans on providing opportunities for mentorship, connecting teens with experienced guides who can support them on their journey to independence.
Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment
The Casey Life Skills Assessment is an online youth-centered tool that assesses the life skills youth need for their well-being, confidence and safety as they navigate high school, postsecondary education, employment and other life milestones. It is a measure of youth confidence in their future and their permanent connections to caring adults.
Designed to be as free as possible from gender, ethnic and cultural biases.
Appropriate for all youth ages 14 to 21 regardless of living circumstances (i.e., in foster care, with bio-parents, in group homes or other places).
Comprehensive with 113 assessment items categorized within eight areas for skills, knowledge and awareness.
Youth can complete one area at a time or finish the whole assessment in approximately 30-40 minutes.
Resources to Inspire
The Resources to Inspire Guide is a collaborative tool for young people and their parents/caregivers to create a learning plan for skill development. It has been created in partnership with parents, foster care alumni, educators, and service providers to ensure the content is in line with the realities that youth are experiencing currently.
It provides resources in various formats that can be used to work in groups, or one-on-one.
We at On Your Own recognize that skill development is an ongoing process that involves goal setting, skill learning, reflection on successes and challenges, and retrying until the goals are achieved. Our hope is that this guide can be a conversation starter to empower young people to set their own goals, identify resources that will be helpful, and work collaboratively with supportive adults to develop and strengthen their skills.
Grow the confidence needed to live independently.
Join a Supportive Network of Teens and Parents Building Essential Life Skills Together.
Connect with like-minded individuals, access expert resources, and gain the tools you need to thrive on your own. Empower yourself or your teen to navigate adulthood with confidence and clarity, all while making lasting connections.
Activities you can work on together
Engage in hands-on activities designed to strengthen your bond while mastering essential life skills. From budgeting and meal planning to time management and decision-making, these activities offer practical, real-world experience that you can tackle together. Each task is tailored to foster collaboration and open communication, ensuring that both teens and parents feel supported and empowered on the journey toward independent living. Whether you're setting goals or solving problems, these activities provide a fun and meaningful way to prepare for the future.
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I’m beyond grateful to be featured by VoyageMichigan as part of their inspiring stories series! They chose to spotlight me because of my passion for empowering teens and young adults through my exciting new venture—On Your Own Community, an online platform focused on building essential life skills and confidence for the next generation.
Through this community, we’re creating a space where teens (ages 14-21) and their parents can connect, grow, and thrive—learning practical skills that will set them up for success in life. Whether it’s managing finances, preparing for adulthood, or simply finding a supportive network, I’m so proud of what we’re building!
A huge thank you to VoyageMichigan for recognizing the impact we’re hoping to make and helping us share this mission.
