Specialty Courses

Foundation for Successful Living offers specialty courses that focus on topics that are important and not always available in a formal classroom setting. Current specialty course offerings include Healthy Relationships, Financial Literacy & Budgeting, Safety in the Home and Community, and Social Skills. The courses are offered twice per week (2 hours per class) for 8-10 weeks at a time.

Each course’s curriculum is tailored to the I/DD community to accommodate people on all different learning levels. Courses are available to those on the SLS and DD waivers, as well as through private pay.

“I liked the budgeting class, I learned how to use my calculator to budget in real world scenarios. I would recommend this class.” – A.A.

Upcoming Classes-Colorado Springs

- Social Skills
  January 13, 2025 – March 19, 2025
  Monday & Wednesday 2:30-4:30

- Safety in the Home and Community
  January 14, 2025 – March 20, 2025
  Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-4:30

Contact Alexa Brown to register

Course Content

Healthy Relationships

Different Types of Relationships
Public vs. Private
Decision Making
Starting a Romantic Relationship
Sexual Feelings, Attractions and Acts
Avoiding Pregnancy and STIs

Financial Literacy & Budgeting

Emotional Spending and Impulse Control
Smart Funds (Practice banking during every class)
Positive and Negative Interest
Different Types of Bank Accounts, Loans, and Credit Cards
Calculator Skills
Staying within a budget

Safety in the Home and Community:

Electricity and Appliances
Fires, Burns and Chemicals
First Aid & When to get Help
Who is my Safe Circle?
Phone and Internet Safety
Interacting with Law Enforcement

“I’m learning to be safe. I like this class a lot. I think it’s awsome! It makes me happy.” – A.D.

Social Skills:

Starting and Holding Conversations
Non-verbal Communication
Positive Self-Talk
Feelings and Emotions
Boundaries
Advocacy

“I liked everything about this class. I learned how to have good conversations.” – A.K.