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We hope the Guide will be beneficial for young adults, community agencies, and partners organizations that work with young people as a tool to access needed information quickly.  \nFunding  \nThis Guide was developed by the LevelUP project of the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery (part of Marshall University Research Corporation) through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. For additional information see [https://mucenterofexcellence.org/](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/)  \nTable of Contents  \nHow To Get Your Documents ...................................................................3  \nHow Do I Get a Driver’s Learning Permit in West Virginia (15-17 years old)? ................................... 3  \nHow Do I Get a Driver’s Learning Permit in West Virginia (18+)? ..................................................... 4  \nHow to Get an ID in WV ................................................................................................................. 5  \nHow to Get a Birth Certificate in WV ............................................................................................. 5  \nHow to Get a Social Security Card ................................................................................................ 6  \nHow to Apply for Benefits ........................................................................ 7  \nHow to Apply for Supplemental Secure Income (SSI) .................................................................... 7  \nHow to Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) ......................................................... 8  \nHow to Apply for Medicaid .......................................................................................................... 11  \nHow to Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ........................................ 13  \nHow to Apply for Jobs & Schooling ......................................................... 14  \nHow to Get Your GED (High School Equivalency Diploma) in West Virginia .................................. 14  \nHow to Apply to Get Money for College, Trade Schools, and Universities .................................... 15  \nHow to Apply for a Job ................................................................................................................ 17  \nHow to Open Up a Bank Account ................................................................................................ 19  \nHow to Decide Which Doctor to Visit ..................................................... 21  \nWhere Should I Go When I Am Sick? ........................................................................................... 21  \nWhere Should I Go for Mental Health Help? ................................................................................ 22  \nHow to Get Housing & Mail .................................................................... 24  \nHow to Apply for Public Housing in West Virginia ........................................................................ 24  \nHow to Start Getting Mail ............................................................................................................ 26  \nHow Do I Get a Driver’s Learning Permit in West Virginia (15-17 years old)?  \nDriver Handbook and Study Materials: “Driver’s Licensing Handbook,” West Virginia Department of Transportation, offic","cbCaif5YVUTJhZB6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif5YVUTJhZB6","pdf",4397295,28,"English","# How To Get Your Documents\n## How Do I Get a Driver’s Learning Permit in West Virginia (15-17 years old)?\n## How Do I Get a Driver’s Learning Permit in West Virginia (18+)?\n## How to Get an ID in WV\n## How to Get a Birth Certificate in WV\n## How to Get a Social Security Card\n# How to Apply for Benefits\n## How to Apply for Supplemental Secure Income (SSI)\n## How to Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)\n## How to Apply for Medicaid\n## How to Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\n# How to Apply for Jobs & Schooling\n## How to Get Your GED (High School Equivalency Diploma) in West Virginia\n## How to Apply to Get Money for College, Trade Schools, and Universities\n## How to Apply for a Job\n# How to Open Up a Bank Account\n# How to Decide Which Doctor to Visit\n## Where Should I Go When I Am Sick?\n## Where Should I Go for Mental Health Help?\n# How to Get Housing & Mail\n## How to Apply for Public Housing in West Virginia\n## How to Start Getting Mail","[{\"question\":\"Who is the “How To” Guide for and what problem does it address?\",\"answer\":\"The guide is for transition age youth and young adults living on their own for the first time, helping them access documents, benefits, jobs, schooling, and other services while overcoming barriers such as aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness.\"},{\"question\":\"What materials are needed to get a driver’s learning permit in West Virginia for ages 15–17?\",\"answer\":\"It directs applicants to study the WV Driver’s Licensing Handbook and gather required documents such as proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, and proofs of West Virginia residency, plus name change proof if applicable and parent/guardian consent on the DMV application form.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide explain testing and next steps after submitting a permit application?\",\"answer\":\"For the permit, it instructs applicants to choose how to take the knowledge test, complete required tests including vision screening and the knowledge test, pay applicable fees, then receive a Level 1 permit and follow key driving restrictions.\"}]","“HOW TO” Guide For Transition Age Youth - Connecting Young People to Resources - Access Documents, Benefits, Jobs, Schooling & More | PDF",1790705581,71]