WV TIP Manual
The West Virginia Transition Information Packet, also known as TIP, was developed specifically for YOU! You will find TIP can assist you in organizing your important papers, give you a place to record important facts, and give you information on things you might need to know as you transition from the foster care system to the adult world.
TIP is organized into nine sections, including: Documents, Education, Employment, Finances, Housing, Medical, Transportation, Resources, and a section for everything else. Each of these sections contains valuable information and gives you a list of suggested items you could store in that section. Specific storage areas are located at the end of each section to help you keep copies of important documents such as your Driver's License, photo ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, immunization record, insurance, and many other personal records. Your foster care provider or other trusted adult can assist you in completing your own personalized TIP.
You may copy any materials included, especially the blank worksheets. When you are out on your own for the first time, you will soon appreciate the effort you put into organizing your TIP. TIP will assist you with organization, as well as give you "the edge" by providing you helpful "tips" as you transition to the responsibilities of adult life.
View or download the West Virginia Transition Information Packet - (PDF file)
For further information contact:
Christina Bertelli, Program Manager
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Bureau for Children and Families
Children and Adult Services
350 Capitol St. Room 691
Phone: (304) 558-6067
Toll Free: (866) 720-3605
E-mail: Chafee@hsc.wvu.edu
