Improving Outcomes for New York City's Disconnected Youth: Lessons from the Implementation of the Young Adult Literacy Program
Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Location
New York
Population
Young people under 25
Young people without a high school credential
Outcomes
Education
- Basic skills gains
Practices
Secondary Education
- Basic education services
Job and Career Education and Training
- Work readiness training
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
- Life skills and financial literacy
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Stipends and incentives
- Connections to a caring adult
Publications
Hossain, Farhana, and Emily Terwelp. 2015. Improving Outcomes for New York City's Disconnected Youth: Lessons from the Implementation of the Young Adult Literacy Program. New York: MDRC.
https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Improving_Outcomes_for_NYC_Disconnected_Youth.pdf
In Compendium
No