Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model

TIP Model

The Transition to Independence Process (TIP) model is an evidence-supported practice based on published studies that demonstrate improvements in real-life outcomes for youth and young adults with emotional/behavioral difficulties (EBD).

TAY Unconvention

A TAY Unconvention brings TAY providers, peer mentors, and community stakeholders together into a learning community where everyone is a teacher and a student.

Meet Dr. Clark

Meet Dr. Hewitt “Rusty” Clark
Author of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP ) model. Dr. Clark has developed and researched extensively, with 5 books and more than 125 professional publications.
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Central Region TAY Unconvention

The most recent TAY UnConvention was held in January 2013 in Rancho Mirage, California. More than 240 people participated, including 50 transition-aged youth. More than 60 different organizations were represented who serve youth and young adults.

The TIP Mission

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 with all young persons achieving, within their potential, their goals in the transition domains of education, employment, living situation, and community life.

NNYT Mission Statement

The mission of the National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health (NNYT) is to improve the progress and outcomes of youth and young adults (14-29 years of age) with emotional/behavioral difficulties (EBD) and the responsiveness of transition systems to their families.