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Connecting to Opportunity: Lessons on Adapting Interventions for Young People Experiencing Homelessness or Systems Involvement

Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Cost studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
Alaska,
Arizona,
California,
Maine,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Nebraska,
New York
Population
Young people under 25
People who experience homelessness
People involved in the child welfare system
People involved in the justice system
Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

  • High school completion (diploma or equivalent) 
  • Postsecondary enrollment 
  • Postsecondary persistence 

Employment

  • Attainment of occupational skills/certificates 
  • Attainment of employability/work readiness skills 
  • Employment placement/attainment 
  • Earnings 
  • Job quality

Practices

Secondary Education

  • Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
  • Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
  • High school reengagement

Postsecondary Education

  • Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
  • Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
  • Academic supports for postsecondary success
  • Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Job and Career Education and Training

  • Career exploration and career counseling
  • Work readiness training
  • 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

  • Youth leadership and civic engagement
  • Stipends and incentives
  • Connections to a caring adult  

Other Implementation Practices

  • Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement
Publications
Treskon, Louisa, Kyla Wasserman, and Vicky Ho. 2019. Connecting to Opportunity: Lessons on Adapting Interventions for Young People Experiencing Homelessness or Systems Involvement. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/LEAP_Final_Report_2019_3.0_FINAL.pdf
In Compendium
Yes
Programs in compendium
Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential

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

Study type

  • Cost studies (2)
  • Outcome studies (1)
  • Qualitative or implementation studies (2)
  • Randomized controlled trials (1)
  • Study includes subgroup analysis (2)

Practices

  • Secondary Education (12)
    • Preparation or instruction for high school diploma (9)
    • Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency (12)
    • High school reengagement (3)
    • Dual enrollment in high school and college programs (2)
    • Basic education services (6)
  • Postsecondary Education (13)
    • Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary (9)
    • Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment (3)
    • Academic supports for postsecondary success (1)
    • Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training (10)
    • Supports to pay for postsecondary education (3)
  • Job and Career Education and Training (14)
    • Career exploration and career counseling (10)
    • Work readiness training (11)
    • Entrepreneurial skills training (2)
    • Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry (5)
    • Temporary and transitional work experiences (11)
  • Employment Placement and Supports (10)
    • Job placement (10)
    • (-) Supports to maintain employment (2)
  • Support Services (13)
    • Mental and behavioral health supports (8)
    • Supports for basic needs (12)
    • Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports (8)
    • Post-program supports (9)
    • Life skills and financial literacy (12)
    • Legal services (2)
  • Youth Development and Engagement Approaches (14)
    • Youth leadership and civic engagement (11)
    • Stipends and incentives (7)
    • Cohort model (8)
    • Connections to a caring adult   (13)
  • Other Implementation Practices (6)
    • Integrated education and training model (3)
    • Career pathways model (1)
    • Career and technical education (3)
    • Collective impact approaches (2)
    • Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement (1)

Impacts and Outcomes Measured

  • Education (5)
    • Engagement in secondary education (2)
    • High school completion (diploma or equivalent)  (5)
    • Postsecondary enrollment  (5)
    • Postsecondary persistence  (1)
  • Employment (8)
    • (-) Attainment of occupational skills/certificates  (2)
    • Attainment of employability/work readiness skills  (3)
    • Employment placement/attainment  (7)
    • Employment retention  or advancement (6)
    • Earnings  (6)
    • Job quality (3)
  • Well-being (4)
    • Health (1)
    • Social-emotional (3)
    • Housing status and stability (2)
    • Parenting (1)
    • Financial capability (3)
    • Use of public benefits (3)
    • Justice system involvement (2)

Population

  • Young people under 25 (2)
  • People who experience homelessness (1)
  • Young people who are parenting (1)
  • People involved in the child welfare system (1)
  • Young people without a high school credential (1)
  • People involved in the justice system (1)

In compendium

  • Yes (1)
  • No (1)

Location

  • Alabama (1)
  • Alaska (1)
  • Arizona (1)
  • Arkansas (1)
  • California (2)
  • Florida (1)
  • Hawaii (1)
  • Illinois (1)
  • Kentucky (1)
  • Maine (1)
  • Massachusetts (1)
  • Michigan (2)
  • Minnesota (1)
  • Nebraska (1)
  • New York (2)
  • North Carolina (1)
  • Pennsylvania (1)
  • Texas (1)
  • West Virginia (1)

 

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