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Back on Track - Opportunity Works

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California

Connecticut

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Pennsylvania

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts

Education

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

Well-being

Financial capability
Connection to school/work
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
High school reengagement
Dual enrollment in high school and college programs

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
Academic supports for postsecondary success
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

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

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
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches
Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement

Publications

Anderson, Theresa, Breno Braga, Teresa Derrick-Mills, Alan Dodkowitz, H. Elizabeth Peters, Charmaine Runes, and Mary Winkler. 2019. New Insights into the Back on Track Model's Effects on Opportunity Youth Outcomes: Opportunity Works Final Evaluation Report. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/95406/opportunity-works-implementation-report_0_0.pdf

Anderson, Theresa, Breno Braga, Neil Damron, Teresa Derrick-Mills, Alan Dodkowitz, Micaela Lipman, Amanda Martin-Caughey, H Elizabeth Peters, Eleanor Pratt, and Mary K Winkler. 2017. Opportunity Works Implementation Report. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. https://www.urban.org/research/publication/opportunity-works-implementation-report

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

JEVS E3 Center City

Congreso De Latinos Unidos' E3 Center

Northwest Education Access

Beyond service provision: Promoting social capital and effective functioning for youth reentering the community after incarceration

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Illinois

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the justice system

Practices

Secondary Education

High school reengagement

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Family engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Lansing, Jiffy. 2015. Beyond Service Provision: Promoting Social Capital and Effective Functioning for Youth Reentering the Community After Incarceration. Chicago: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. https://www.chapinhall.org/wp-content/uploads/Beyond-Service-Provision_final.pdf

In Compendium

Bridges to Education and Employment for Justice-Involved Youth: Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps Program

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the justice system

Outcomes

Employment

Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Practices

Secondary Education

High school reengagement

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

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

Publications

Cramer, Lindsey , Mathew Lynch, Margaret Goff, Sino Estappan, Travis Reginal, and David Leitson. 2019. Bridges to Education and Employment for Justice-Involved Youth: Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps Program. Washington, DC: Urban Insitute. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/100308/bridges_to_education_and_employment_for_justice-involved_youth_0.pdf

In Compendium

Colorado Pathways to Success Formative Evaluation Final Report

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Colorado

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the child welfare system

Outcomes

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Financial capability

Practices

Postsecondary Education

Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement

Publications

Davis, Lanae , Nancy Thoennes, and Savahanna Matyasic. 2020. Colorado Pathways to Success Formative Evaluation Final Report. Denver, CO: Center for Policy Research. https://centerforpolicyresearch.org/publications/colorado-pathways-to-success-formative-evaluation-final-report/

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Pathways to Success

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

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

Creating Opportunities: Strategies for Supported Work Experience

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Practices

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Turner, Tandra T., and Christina A. Russell. 2018. Creating Opportunities: Strategies for Supported Work Experience. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59d23c4c64b05f05702d7574/t/5c6dae344e17b614f2863d05/1550691893110/DYCD-+Opportunity+Youth+Report.pdf

In Compendium

Denver WIOA Out-of-School Youth Services: Using Evidence-Informed Practices to Advance Youth Self-Sufficiency and Well-Being

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Colorado

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Postsecondary Education

Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Family engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Mastri, Annalisa, and Marykate Zukiewicz. 2017. Denver WIOA Out-of-School Youth Services: Using Evidence-Informed Practices to Advance Youth Self-Sufficiency and Well-Being. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/-/media/publications/pdfs/labor/2017/denver-dps-brief.pdf

In Compendium

Engaging Young Men Involved in Chicago's Justice System: A Feasibility Study of the Bridges to Pathways Program

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Illinois

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the justice system

Young males

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

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
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

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

Publications

Wasserman, Kyla, Johanna Walter, Beata Luczywek, Hannah Wagner, and Cindy Redcross. 2019. Engaging Young Men Involved in Chicago?s Justice System:? A Feasibility Study of the Bridges to Pathways Program. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/engaging_young_men_chicago_sep_2019.pdf

In Compendium

Evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe / Job ChalleNGe Program: Final Report

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

Georgia

Michigan

South Carolina

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the justice system

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Education

Engagement in secondary education
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings
Job quality

Well-being

Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Dual enrollment in high school and college programs

Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
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

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Berk, Jillian, Ariella Kahn-Lang Spitzer, Jillian Stein, Karen Needels, Christian Geckeler, Anne Paprocki, Ivette Gutierrez, and Megan Millenky. 2020. Evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe / Job ChalleNGe Program: Final Report. Washington, DC: Mathematica. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/NGYCJC_FinalReport_February2021.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Job ChalleNGe

Final Evaluation Report of Year Up's Professional Training Corps in Philadelphia

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Location

Pennsylvania

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes

Education

Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Impacts

Education

Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Practices

Postsecondary Education

Academic supports for postsecondary success
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement
Supports for employers

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Career pathways model
Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement

Publications

Maynard, Rebecca, Rebecca Baelen, Phomdaen Souvanna, David Fein, and Azim Shivji. 2018. Final Evaluation Report of Year Up's Professional Training Corps in Philadelphia. Boston: Abt Associates.

In Compendium

Gateway to College: Lessons from Implementing a Rigorous Academic Program for At-Risk Young People

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

California

Colorado

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Dual enrollment in high school and college programs

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Willard, Jacklyn Altuna, Brian Bayes, and John Martinez. 2015. Gateway to College: Lessons from Implementing a Rigorous Academic Program for At-Risk Young People. New York: MDRC. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/FR_EMCF_GatewayToCollege_1.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Gateway to College

How Employment Programs Can Support Young People Transitioning Out of Foster Care: Formative Evaluation Findings of Two Employment Programs

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

California

Illinois

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the child welfare system

Outcomes

Employment

Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment

Practices

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
Post-program supports
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Family engagement
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Lansing, Jiffy, Hannah Daly, and Michael Pergamit. 2021. How Employment Programs Can Support Young People Transitioning Out of Foster Care. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. https://acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/opre/How%20Employment%20Programs%20Can%20Support%20Young%20People%20Transitioning%20Out%20of%20Foster%20Care_Sep-2021.pdf

In Compendium

Implementing an executive skills approach. Insights for the field.

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Illinois

Population

Young people under 25

Young people who are parenting

Young females

Practices

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

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
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion approaches
Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement

Publications

Global Learning Partners. 2019. Implementing an Executive Skills Approach: Insights for the Field. Chicago: Global Learning Partners and New Moms. https://newmoms.org/wp-content/uploads/new-moms-es-case-study.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

New Moms Job Training Program

Implementation Study of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regarding Title I and title III Core Programs: Operationalizng Changes t othe Title I Youth Program Under WIOA

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New Jersey

Vermont

Pennsylvania

Virginia

Florida

South Carolina

Colorado

Oklahoma

Texas

Utah

Indiana

Wisconsin

Idaho

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Entrepreneurial skills training
Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
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

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

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model

Publications

Dunham, Kate, Melissa Mack, Caitlin Grey, Mary Hancock, Pamela Holcomb, and Brittany Engl. 2020. Implementation Study of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regarding Title I and Title III Core Programs: Operationalizing Changes to the Title I Youth Program Under WIOA. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OASP/evaluation/pdf/WIOA_Study_Youth_FINAL508.pdf

In Compendium

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

Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) Formative Evaluation Report

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

California

Population

Young people under 25

Practices

Secondary Education

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
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Moore, Richard W. , Cristina Rubino, Ari Malka, Eric Iskowitz, and Tiffany Gustanski. 2018. Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) Formative Evaluation Report. Los Angeles: California State University Northridge. https://www.clasp.org/sites/default/files/LA%20P3%20Formative%20Evaluation%20Report.pdf

In Compendium

Los Angeles Reconnection Career Academy (LARCA)

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Attainment of employability/work readiness skills

Impacts

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
High school reengagement
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

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

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Life skills and financial literacy
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Career pathways model
Career and technical education
Collective impact approaches

Publications

Geckeler, Christian, Hannah Betesh, Hannah Diaz, Lea Folsom, Hui Kim, and Anne Paprocki. 2017. Helping Dropout Youth Find Education and Employment: Final Impact Evaluation of the Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) Program. Oakland, CA: Social Policy Research Associates. https://www.spra.com/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LARCA-Final-Report-043017-508-compliant-protected.pdf

Geckeler, Christian, Hannah Betesh, Verenice Chavoya-Perez, David Mitnick, and Anne Paprocki. 2015. Reengaging Dropouts: Lessons from the Implementation of the Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) Program. Oakland, CA: Social Policy Research Associates. https://www.spra.com/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Los-Angeles-Reconnections-Career-Academy-LARCA-Interim-Implementation-Evaluation-Report.pdf

In Compendium

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Evaluation

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Michigan

Mississippi

New Mexico

North Carolina

Texas

Wisconsin

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence
Postsecondary degree attainment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Parenting
Civic engagement
Connection to school/work
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Post-program supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Millenky, Megan. 2016. "Connecting High School Dropouts to Employment and Education: an Impact Study of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program." IZA Journal of Labor Policy 5, 1: 1-17.

https://izajolp.springeropen.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40173-016-0065-x.pdf

Perez-Arce, Francisco, Louay Constant, David S. Loughran, and Lynn A. Karoly. 2012. A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/technical_reports/2012/RAND_TR1193.pdf

Millenky, Megan, Dan Bloom, Sara Muller-Ravett, and Joseph Broadus. 2011. Staying on Course: Three-Year Results of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_510.pdf

Millenky, Megan, Dan Bloom, and Colleen Dillon. 2010. Making the Transition: Interim Results of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_434.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

PLUGGED IN: Positive Development Strategies for Disconnected Latino Youth A Report of the NCLR Escalera Progra

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Texas

New Mexico

California

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
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

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
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Hageage, Ana. 2011. Plugged in: Positive Development Strategies for Disconnected Latino Youth. A Report of the NCLR Escalera Program. Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza. https://www.unidosus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pluggedin_report_web.pdf

In Compendium

Project Rise

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

New Jersey

Missouri

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Education

Basic skills gains
Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Dual enrollment in high school and college programs
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary

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

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

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

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Manno, Michelle S., Edith Yang, and Michael Bangser. 2015. Engaging Disconnected Young People in Education and Work: Findings from the Project Rise Implementation Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/2015_Engaging_Disconnected_Young_People_FR.pdf

Bangser, Michael. 2013. Reconnecting Disconnected Young Adults: The Early Experience of Project Rise. Policy Brief. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Reconnecting_Disconnected_young_Adults_1.pdf

In Compendium

Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Evaluation

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Location

Massachusetts

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the justice system

Young males

Outcomes

Employment

Employment retention or advancement

Well-being

Health
Parenting

Impacts

Well-being

Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
High school reengagement

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

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

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Campie, Patricia E., Nicholas W. Read, Trevor Fronius, Garima Siwach, Kevin Kamto, Sarah Guckenburg, Olivia Briggs, Hannah Persson, and Anthony Petrosino. 2019. Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Evaluation: 2018-2019 Final Programmatic Report. Boston: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/SSYI-Evaluation-Final-Programmatic-Report-June-2020rev.pdf

Bradham, Douglas D., Patricia Campie, and Antony Petrosino. 2014. Massachusetts Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Benefit-to-Cost Analysis of Springfield and Boston Sites. Boston: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/downloads/report/Benefit%20to%20Cost%20Analysis%20of%20Boston%20and%20Springfield%20SSYI%20Programs.pdf

Campie, Patricia, Mary Vriniotis, Nicholas Read, Trevor Fronius, and Anthony Petrosino. 2014. A Comparative Study using Propensity Score Matching to Predict Incarceration Likelihoods among SSYI and non-SSYI Youth from 2011-2013. Boston: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/downloads/report/A%20Comparative%20Study%20Using%20Propensity%20Score%20Matching%20to%20Predict%20Incarceration%20Likelihoods%20Among%20SSYI%20and%20non-SSYI%20Youth%20from%202011-2013_rev.pdf

In Compendium

A Successful Prisoner Reentry Program Expands: Lessons from the Replication of the Center for Employment Opportunities

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New York

California

Oklahoma

Population

People involved in the justice system

Outcomes

Employment

Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings
Job quality

Well-being

Social-emotional

Practices

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
Life skills and financial literacy
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives

Publications

Broadus, Joseph, Sara Muller-Ravett, Arielle Sherman, and Cindy Redcross. 2016. A Successful Prisoner Reentry Program Expands: Lessons from the Replication of the Center for Employment Opportunities. New York: MDRC. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/CEO_PrisonerReentryReport_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

The Academy: A Program for Older Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the child welfare system

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Job and Career Education and Training

Work readiness training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Post-program supports
Legal services

Publications

Yaroni, Allon, Rachel Wetts, and Tim Ross. 2010. The Academy: A Program for Older Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care. New York: Vera Institute of Justice. https://www.vera.org/downloads/Publications/the-academy-a-program-for-older-youth-transitioning-out-of-foster-care/legacy_downloads/Heckscher-Academy-report-final.pdf

In Compendium

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy: A Qualitative Evaluation

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Young people who are parenting

Young males

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Parenting

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

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

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
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Stipends and incentives
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

McDaniel, Marla, Margaret C Simms, William Monson, and Erwin De Leon. 2015. The CUNY Fatherhood Academy: A Qualitative Evaluation. Research Report. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.

https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/41721/2000109-The-CUNY-Fatherhood-Academy-A-Qualitative-Evaluation.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

CUNY Fatherhood Academy

UTEC, Inc. Street Outreach Workers

Study type

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Massachusetts

Population

Young people under 25

Practices

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Mental and behavioral health supports
Supports for basic needs
Legal services

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Pollack, Keshia M, Shannon Frattaroli, Jennifer M Whitehill, and Karen Strother. 2011. "Youth Perspectives on Street Outreach Workers: Results from a Community-Based Survey." Journal of Community Health 36, 3: 469-476.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21080041/

Frattaroli, S., K. M. Pollack, K. Jonsberg, G. Croteau, J. Rivera, and J. S. Mendel. 2010. "Streetworkers, Youth Violence Prevention, and Peacemaking in Lowell, Massachusetts: Lessons and Voices from the Community." Progress in Community Health Partnerships 4, 3: 171-9.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20729607/

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

UTEC, Inc.

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

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

Youth Transition Demonstration

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

Colorado

Florida

Maryland

West Virginia

California

Iowa

Mississippi

Population

Young people under 25

Young people with disabilities

Impacts

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings
Job quality

Well-being

Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Financial capability
Use of public benefits
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

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
Family engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Fraker, Thomas, Arif Mamun, Todd Honeycutt, Allison Thompkins, and Erin Jacobs Valentine. 2014. Final Report on the Youth Transition Demonstration Evaluation. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Final_Repot_on_the_Youth_Transition_Demonstration_Evaluation.pdf

Fraker, Thomas M, Arif Mamun, Michelle Manno, John Martinez, Debbie Reed, Allison Thompkins, and David Wittenburg. 2012. The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Interim Report on West Virginia Youth Works. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/the-social-security-administrations-youth-transition-demonstration-projects-interim-report-on-west-virginia-youth-works

Fraker, Thomas, Todd Honeycutt, Arif Mamun, Michelle Manno, John Martinez, Bonnie O?Day, and Debbie Reed. 2012. The Social Security Administration?s Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Interim Report on Broadened Horizons, Brighter Futures. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/the-social-security-administrations-youth-transition-demonstration-projects-interim-report-on-broadened-horizons-brighter-futures

Fraker, Thomas M, Peter Baird, Alison Black, Arif Mamun, Michelle Manno, John Martinez, Anu Rangarajan, and Debbie Reed. 2011. The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Interim Report on Colorado Youth WINS. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/documents/CO%20Final%20Interim%20Report%204-7-2011.pdf

Fraker, Thomas M, Alison Black, Arif Mamun, Michelle Manno, John Martinez, Bonnie O'Day, Meghan O'Toole, Anu Rangarajan, and Debbie Reed. 2011. The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Interim Report on Transition WORKS. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/documents/Erie%20Final%20Interim%20Report%202-22-11.pdf

Martinez, John, Thomas Fraker, Michelle Manno, Peter Baird, Arif Mamun, Bonnie O'Day, Anu Rangarajan, and David Wittenburg. 2010. The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Implementation Lessons from the Original Projects. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/full_578.pdf

In Compendium

Youth Villages' YV Lifeset

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

Tennessee

Population

Young people under 25

People involved in the child welfare system

People involved in the justice system

Impacts

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Financial capability
Use of public benefits
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Supports to pay for postsecondary education

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training

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
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement

Publications

Courtney, Mark E, Erin J Valentine, and Melanie Skemer. 2019. "Experimental Evaluation of Transitional Living Services for System-Involved Youth: Implications for Policy and Practice." Children and Youth Services Review 96: 396-408.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190740918304663

Valentine, Erin Jacobs, Melanie Skemer, and Mark E. Courtney. 2018. Making Their Way: Summary Report on the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Youth_Villages_Short_Report_2018_final_web.pdf

Skemer, Melanie, and Erin Jacobs Valentine. 2016. Striving for Independence: Two-Year Impact Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Youth%20Villages_2016_FR.pdf

Jacobs, Erin, Melanie Skemer, and Mark Courtney. 2015. Becoming Adults: One-Year Impact Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Becoming_Adults_FR.pdf

Manno, Michelle , Erin Jacobs, Julianna Alson, and Melanie Skemer. 2014. Moving into Adulthood Implementation Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/moving_into_adulthhood_fr_2.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

LifeSet

YouthBuild Evaluation

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts

Education

Engagement in secondary education
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary degree attainment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Parenting
Civic engagement
Financial capability
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Basic education services

Postsecondary Education

Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training

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

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
Cohort model
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model
Career and technical education

Publications

Miller, Cynthia, Danielle Cummings, Megan Millenky, Andrew Wiegand, and David Long. 2018. Laying a Foundation: Four-Year Results from the National YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Final_508%20compliant.pdf

Miller, Cynthia, Megan Millenky, Lisa Schwartz, Lisbeth Goble, and Jillian Stein. 2016. Building a Future: Interim Impact Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/YouthBuild_Interim_Report_2016_508.pdf

Wiegand, Andrew, Michelle Manno, Sengsouvanh Leshnick, Louisa Treskon, Christian Geckeler, Heather Lewis-Charp, Castle Sinicrope, Mika Clark, and Brandon Nicholson. 2015. Adapting to Local Context: Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation Implementation Study. New York: MDRC. https://www.mdrc.org/sites/default/files/Adapting_to_Local_Context.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA