SWK X015 - Transition Age Youth and Systems of Care

This training is designed to familiarize participants with the unique needs and challenges of transition age youth from a neurobiological perspective. This training explains commonly used terms and programs when working with transition age youth and uses case examples to enhance learning. Participants will obtain resources and tools that may be helpful in assessing needs, supports and planning with this population.

What You'll Learn

After completing this training, participants will be able to...

• Describe the unique needs and challenges for transition age youth from a neurobiological frame.
• Define basic terminology to assess what system of care a youth may need to be linked to. 
• Identify resources and tools that are designed specifically to support transition age youth.
• Recognize the importance of engaging support networks when working with transition age youth.
• Formulate responses to relevant case examples. 

What You'll Earn

This training is approved for 2 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, as well as prevention professionals in domain P6 - professional growth & responsibility in the state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Development Date: December 2024 

Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals

Content Level: Beginner

Training Outline

• Unique needs and challenges of Transition Age Youth from a neurobiological frame
  • Neurobiology of teens
  • Social media and phones
  • Activation of stress response systems
  • ACEs
  • Cortical modulation when under perceived threat (basics)
  • Risk factors and the neurobiological tie: AOD/AWOL/risky behavior, etc. 
• The importance of engaging a support network for TAY
  • Mobius style planning
  • Multiple systems
  • Unique needs of youth – dosing, spacing and intimacy barrier
• Terminology and definitions
  • TAY
  • PEY
  • Bridges
  • Independent living
  • Chaffee/Title VI E
  • Ohio Rise
• Resources
  • Toolkit
  • ECO mapping
  • Permanency pact

Presenter

Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S

Trauma Informed Care Administrator, The Buckeye Ranch

Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S, is the trauma informed care administrator at The Buckeye Ranch. She earned her MSW from The Ohio State University. She is a phase II certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model (childtrauma.org). She works across the organization training team members and supervisors while participating in program development and integrating trauma-informed principles across the agency. Knight also works with the professional development team supporting the implementation of employee development strategic initiatives. She has an extensive background in child welfare, with specialized expertise in working with transition aged youth. Knight also works in private practice as a trainer in mental health didactics for companies and organizations, including several police departments, the state of Ohio, CPD, Spectrum and Adena Health. Knight is “Farm-Stress Certified” by The Ohio State University, trained in Stress First Aid and Mental Health First Aid and sits on the OSU College of Social Work Alumni Board. Knight is also a member of The Ohio State University’s Stakeholder Advisory Council for the Adolescent Health and Resiliency Project and continues to act in a consulting capacity for high acuity cases that involve transition age youth. 

Continuing Education Approvals 

The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.

Certificates & CE Reporting 

CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey.

Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month). 

⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.

Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning 

Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations. 

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time. 

Contact Us

For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.

Submit an enrollment inquiry

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the CSW Office of Continuing Education at cswce@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments. 

The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, 302 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus, OH, 43210.

Phone: (614) 292-3032

Email: cswce@osu.edu 

Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/