David and Myra Vandy, consultants and authors, have devoted themselves to the development of practical, effective methods for improving the way American teenagers prepare for life on their own. They provide training in positive behavior management techniques for adults implementing BUILDING CREDENTIALS and SMOOTH TRANSITIONS A Career/Education and Life Skills Planner, both of which they authored.

David and Myra, are former houseparents for twelve teenage boys, girls and eight elementary school age boys at a private residential school in Pennsylvania; former career trainers/life skills consultants and former treatment foster parents for a private foster care agency in Wisconsin.