08/29/2026
💙 Health Transition Toolkit for Young Adults with Special Health Needs
Moving from pediatric health care to adult health care can be a big transition, especially for young adults with disabilities, chronic health conditions, developmental differences, or other special health needs.
The Health Transition Toolkit was created to help young adults and the people who support them navigate this process. It can help with:
✨ Taking a more active role in managing your health
✨ Preparing for adult health care providers
✨ Understanding and coordinating health services
✨ Building self-management skills
✨ Supporting continuity of care as you transition into adulthood
And remember: health transition is a journey. Every young adult will need different levels of support, and there is no one “right” way to make the transition.
Families, caregivers, providers, and support systems can all use this resource to better understand how to support young adults through this important stage of life.
Massachusetts also has communities and resources that can provide connection, support, and additional information along the way. 💙
Take a look at the Health Transition Toolkit and share it with a young adult, family, caregiver, or provider who may find it helpful.
The Health Transition Toolkit is for young adults with special health needs to help them during health transition. Health transition is a journey—use the resources that best fit your current needs and come back to other toolkit chapters as your needs change.
