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 From practical tools to research-informed guidance, this space is built for both caregivers and collaborators committed to making the transition to adult care smoother and more supported. 

Transition Guidelines & Checklists

A transition guideline for dependent youth

Guidelines for Independent Youth

For youth who will be making their own decisions as adults.

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Punjabi
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Somali
  • Tigrinya

Guidelines for Dependent Youth

For youth who will need help making decisions as adults.

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Punjabi
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Somali
  • Tigrinya

Transition Readiness Checklists

 Use these Parent and Youth Transition Readiness Checklists to see what you're already able to do, and what you may need to work on.

  • Youth
  • Parents
  • Parents of Dependent Youth

Well on Your Way is an Alberta-focused website to help youth and their families transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. For more resources, events, and contact information, visit their website below.

Well on your Way

Resources from BC Children's Hospitals

Guidelines for Independent Youth

For youth who will be making their own decisions as adults.

  • Transition Timeline Brochure — This document includes the key timelines in your transition to adult care, as well as the actions you and others can take as part of this transition. 
  • Just TRAC It — An app to keep track of your health care information from your own tablet or smartphone device.

Youth Quizzes and Family Checklists

Identify your strengths, and what need to work on.

  • Youth Quiz — This will assist you in preparing for your transition to adult care. 
  • Checklist for parents or caregivers — This document assists families in understanding their youth’s needs and offers them support in planning and preparing for the transition. 

Additional Links

Adolescent Autonomy Checklist


Developed by the Youth in Transition Project (1984-1987) University of Washington Division of Adolescent Medicine and based on a Model developed by the Children’s Rehabilitation Center at the University of Virginia.

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Transition to Adult Care Hub


 In 2019, Children’s Healthcare Canada (CHC) created “Child Health Hubs”. The purpose of these hubs is to “connect individuals from member-organizations with ‘like’ peers from coast to coast to share information, ask questions, and exchange resources related to their position or role in their organization”. 

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Bridging Transitions

 This study has been approved by the University of Alberta Health Research Ethics Board (Pro00142435).


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