Welcome to Oregon's National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Survey.

Who: Young people from Oregon’s foster care system who are nearing 19 or 21 years old. (Please do not take this survey until after your 18th birthday).

Why: As a foster youth who has lived the experience, you are the expert. The information from this survey will be provided to the state of Oregon to help improve the transitional services for young people aging out of foster care, based on foster youth experiences and perspective. 

This survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. The questions on this survey should be answered from your perspective. In other words, answer based on what you know at this point in time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t know some of the answers – this is not a test and you won’t be graded. Please answer what you're comfortable with. 

We encourage you to download a list of the questions and go over it with your caseworker, foster parent, or another supportive adult. CLICK HERE to view or download a paper copy. This will help you make sure that you understand all of the resources that are available to you. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal Information

HOME ADDRESS

Home Address

Mailing Address (if different, otherwise skip to home phone)

EMPLOYMENT

Employment

d. If not working, which of the following have you done to find a job during the past month? Select all that apply
OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME

Other Sources of Income

EDUCATION

Education

PERMANENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS

Permanent Relationships with Adults

b. If yes, who is that? (check all that apply)
c. If you have a relationship that is trusting, supportive and unconditional with an adult, what can you count on this person to do? (check all that apply)
HOUSING

Housing

LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS

Lifestyle Questions

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE

Access to Healthcare

OTHER

Other

The Independent Living Program (ILP) is designed to provide support and services to young people with supportive coaches or workers to help them prepare to transition from foster care to life on their own. Services often include training for employment, education, housing, relationships, health, and other daily living skills.
a. How adequate was your independent living/transition plan and services when it came to addressing the following needs?