Young Parents Demonstration Evaluation
Study type
Randomized controlled trials
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
Arkansas,
Florida,
Illinois,
Pennsylvania,
West Virginia,
New York,
California,
Hawaii,
Michigan,
Kentucky,
Texas,
North Carolina,
Alabama,
Massachusetts
Population
Young people under 25
Young people who are parenting
Impacts measured
Education
- Engagement in secondary education
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
- Employment retention or advancement
- Earnings
Well-being
- Parenting
- Financial capability
- Use of public benefits
Practices
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
- Basic education services
Postsecondary Education
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Work readiness training
- Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
- Supports to maintain employment
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
- Post-program supports
- Life skills and financial literacy
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Stipends and incentives
- Connections to a caring adult
Publications
Trutko, John, Lauren Eyster, Tracy Vericker, Carolyn O?Brien, Alex Trutko, Alan Dodkowitz, Nathan Sick, and Sybil Mendonca. 2019. Brief on the Impact Findings of the Young Parents Demonstration Evaluation. Washington, DC: Capital Research Corporation.
https://wdr.doleta.gov/research/FullText_Documents/ETAOP_2019-05_YPD-Brief_on_the_Impact_Findings_from_Evaluation.pdf
Trutko, John, Lauren Eyster, Tracy Vericker, Carolyn O'Brien, Burt Barnow, Alexander Trutko, Sybil Mendonca, Alan Dodkowitz, and Nathan Sick. 2018. Young Parents Demonstration Program: Rounds I and II Grantee Implementation and Impact Results: Final Report. Washington, DC: Capital Research Corporation.
https://wdr.doleta.gov/research/FullText_Documents/ETAOP_2019-05_YPD-Rounds_I-II_Grantee_Implementation_Impact_Results_Report.pdf
Trutko, John, Lauren Eyster, Tracy Vericker, Carolyn O?Brien, Alexander Trutko, Sybil Mendonca, Alan Dodkowitz, and Nathan Sick. 2018. Young Parents Demonstration Program: Round III Grantee Implementation and Impact Results: Final Report. Washington, DC: Captial Research Corporation.
https://wdr.doleta.gov/research/FullText_Documents/ETAOP_2019-05_YPD-Round_III_Grantee_Implementation_Impact_Results_Report.pdf
In Compendium
No