Developing independent living skills is an important part of life. While at the BRTC, each youth is taught skills that will help him become independent and self-sufficient. Daily instruction and weekly groups include the following topics:

• Money management and consumer awareness
• Cooking and food handling
• Personal appearance and hygiene 
• Health
• Taking care of the living environment 
• Transportation 
• Educational planning
• Job seeking skills
• Emergency and safety skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Executive Functioning Skills