Suggested Outings to do with Families

Daily Life

• Grocery Store

  • Finding foods they like (ex. Halal meat)

  • Reading nutrition labels

  • Paying with a debit card

  • Using SNAP benefits

  • Using coupons (if desired)

• Post Office

• Library

• Starbucks

• Local park/playground

• McDonalds or other fast food restaurants

• Mall

• Movie theater

• House of worship

Finances

• Local bank - go inside to complete a transaction and use the ATM

• Where to go to pay bills (as some utility bills can be paid in certain stores)

Accessing Community Resources

• Local Food Pantry

• Goodwill

• Local YMCA or other recreation centers (ask about discounted memberships)

• Ride the bus together to somewhere they may need to go often (show them how to use a

• public transportation app that shows bus routes, schedules, etc.)

Children

• Childrens’ schools - introduce the family to front office staff, guidance counselor(s),

  Principal/Vice Principal

• Local childcare facility/facilities (if looking for childcare)

  Emergency/Medical

• Local Police station and try to meet with the Police Chief

• Local Fire station and try to meet with the Fire Chief

• Nearest Hospital that takes their health insurance

  Locate the ER and main entrance of the hospital

• Nearest Urgent Care takes their health insurance

• Local free clinics

• Nearest dentist that takes their insurance and/or identify a free dental clinic

• Local pharmacy and understand how to get a prescription filled

Other

• DMV

• WIC Office (if eligible - children 5 and under)

• City Hall