About the NNYT Network

The NNYT leadership is located at the University of South Florida. We are establishing a national network of consultants, evaluators, and researchers who are qualified to represent the NNYT in working with agencies, communities, and states to advance their transition to adulthood efforts to advance their transition to adulthood efforts through system development, program implementation, policy reform, and evaluation/research.

Our Leadership

• Hewitt B “Rusty” Clark,
  Director
• Nicole Deschênes, RN, M.Ed.,
  Faculty & Co-Director of National Network on Youth Transition

Purveyor of TIP Model

The NNYT also serves as the Purveyor of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) model, an evidence-supported system that has been demonstrated to improve “real life” outcomes for youth and young adults with EBD.

Download and Print our Brochure

National Network on Youth Transition for Behavior Health (NNYT) Brochure

TheTIPsystem

The mission of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) system is to assist young people with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties (EBD) in making a successful transition to adulthood.

Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties: An Evidence-Supported Handbook

Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of professionals, parents, and young people, sthis book collects our most current knowledge on supporting transitions for young people with mental health issues.