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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

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 measured

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 measured

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 measured

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

Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California,

Colorado,

Georgia,

Louisiana,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

New York,

Rhode Island,

Texas

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment
Postsecondary persistence

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

Impacts measured

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
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Housing status and stability
Parenting
Civic engagement
Use of public benefits
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

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

Temporary and transitional work experiences

Support Services

Supports for basic needs
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

Melchior, Alan, and Susan Lanspery. 2018. Evaluation of the YouthBuild Pathways/Social Innovation Fund Postsecondary Education Initiative: Final Report. Waltham, MA: The Center for Youth and Communities, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/2%20-%20New%20Profit%20YouthBuild%20SIF.Final%20Report%20and%20Appendices.revised%20Nov2018_V1_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA

Final Report for AmeriCorps Opportunity Youth Evaluation Bundling

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Outcome studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

Texas,

Arizona,

Iowa,

Maryland,

New York,

Florida,

Connecticut,

Louisiana,

Oregon,

Wisconsin,

Pennsylvania,

South Carolina,

Vermont,

Colorado

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

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

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Social-emotional
Civic engagement
Use of public benefits
Justice system involvement

Impacts measured

Education

Engagement in secondary education

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Well-being

Civic engagement
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
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

Support Services

Supports for basic needs

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement

Publications

Frazier, Rebecca, Donald J. Pratt, Gina Cardazone, Miriam Hartig, Jenny Liang, and Annie Georges. 2018. Final Report for AmeriCorps Opportunity Youth Evaluation Bundling. North Bethesda, MD: JBS International. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/FINAL%20Bundling%20Final%20Report%202018.01.16_to%20CNCS_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

Integrating Service into YouthBuild Americorps HSE and Diploma Granting Programs: Final Report

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

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

Support Services

Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Cohort model

Other Implementation Practices

Integrated education and training model

Publications

Center for Youth and Communities. 2019. Integrating Service into YouthBuild Americorps HSE and Diploma Granting Programs: Final Report. Waltham, MA: Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/Final_Report_Service_in_Diploma_and_Non_Diploma_Granting_Programs_Final_Appendix_508_1.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

YouthBuild USA

Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment (LIKE) Program

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Cost studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

California

Population

Young people under 25

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment

Well-being

Social-emotional

Impacts measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary enrollment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment

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

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

Job and Career Education and Training

Career exploration and career counseling
Work readiness training
Entrepreneurial skills 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

Supports for basic needs
Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

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

Publications

Gupta, Sonam, Mithuna Srinivasan, Yang Chen, Luke Patterson, and Timothy Griffith. 2016. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Final Evaluation Report. Riverside, CA: Riverside County Economic Development Agency. https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/files/@LIKE%20Final%20Evaluation%20Report%20508-compliant.pdf

Saltz, Russell, Clancy Bertane, and David Thomas. 2013. Evaluation of the Linking Innovation, Knowledge, and Employment Program: Implementation Study Report. Columbia, MD: IMPAQ International. https://impaqint.com/sites/default/files/project-reports/WIFLIKEImplementationStudyIMPAQFINAL12122013.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 measured

Employment

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

Impacts measured

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 Evaluation of Youth Corps: Findings at Follow Up

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Study includes subgroup analysis

Impacts measured

Education

High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
Postsecondary degree attainment

Employment

Employment placement/attainment
Employment retention or advancement
Earnings

Well-being

Health
Social-emotional
Civic engagement
Financial capability
Connection to school/work
Justice system involvement

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

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Stipends and incentives

Publications

Price, Cristofer, Julie Williams, Laura Simpson, JoAnn Jastrzab, and Carrie Markovitz. 2011. National Evaluation of Youth Corps: Findings at Follow Up. Cambridge, MA: Abt Associates. https://www.abtassociates.com/sites/default/files/migrated_files/48550006-8d52-4813-aa4e-1f25f206cfa5.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 measured

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

National Job Corps Study

Study type

Randomized controlled trials

Quasi-experimental studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

Alabama,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Florida,

Georgia,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Kansas,

Kentucky,

Louisiana,

Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

Mississippi,

Missouri,

Montana,

Nebraska,

Nevada,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

North Dakota,

Ohio,

Oklahoma,

Oregon,

Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

South Dakota,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Utah,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Wyoming,

District of Columbia

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
Employment placement/attainment
Earnings

Well-being

Use of public benefits
Justice system involvement

Practices

Secondary Education

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

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

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

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Publications

Schochet, Peter Z. 2018. National Job Corps Study: 20-Year Follow-Up Study Using Tax Data. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OASP/legacy/files/Job-Corps-IRS-Report.pdf

Flores, Carlos A., Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, Arturo Gonzalez, and Todd C. Neumann. 2012. "Estimating the Effects of Length of Exposure to Instruction in a Training Program: The Case of Job Corps." The Review of Economics and Statistics 94, 1: 153-171.

https://direct.mit.edu/rest/article/94/1/153/57998/Estimating-the-Effects-of-Length-of-Exposure-to

Fortson, Jane, and Peter Z Schochet. 2011. Analysis of Associations Between Contemporaneous Job Corps Performance Measures and Impact Estimates from the National Job Corps Study. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://mathematica.org/publications/analysis-of-associations-between-contemporaneous-job-corps-performance-measures-and-impact-estimates-from-the-national-job-corps-study

Johnson, Terry, Mark Gritz, Russell Jackson, John Burghardt, Carol Boussy, Jan Leonard, Carlyn Orians. 1999. National Job Corps Study: Report on the Process Analysis. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/national-job-corps-study-report-on-the-process-analysis

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Job Corps

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 measured

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

Seattle-King County Partnership to ReConnect Performance Partnership Pilot Evaluation Final Report

Study type

Quasi-experimental studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Location

Washington

Population

Young people under 25

Young people without a high school credential

Impacts measured

Education

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

Employment

Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
Employment placement/attainment

Practices

Secondary Education

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
Entrepreneurial skills training
Temporary and transitional work experiences

Employment Placement and Supports

Job placement

Support Services

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

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Youth leadership and civic engagement
Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Smith, Veronica S., Michael T. Coe, Rick C. Orlina, Frieda E. Smith, and Michaele L. Watts. 2018. Seattle-King County Partnership to ReConnect Performance Partnership Pilot Evaluation Final Report. Seattle, WA: data2insight, LLC. https://www.clasp.org/sites/default/files/Seattle-King%20County%20P3%20Final%20Report.pdf

In Compendium

Yes

Programs in compendium

Reconnect to Opportunity Program

Washington State Open Doors Youth Reengagement

Supporting Young Parents in NYC Implementation and Outcomes Study of the New York City Performance Partnership Pilot

Study type

Outcome studies

Qualitative or implementation studies

Study includes subgroup analysis

Location

New York

Population

Young people under 25

Young people who are parenting

Young people without a high school credential

Outcomes measured

Education

Basic skills gains
High school completion (diploma or equivalent)

Employment

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

Well-being

Parenting
Connection to school/work

Practices

Secondary Education

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

Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
Life skills and financial literacy

Youth Development and Engagement Approaches

Connections to a caring adult

Other Implementation Practices

Collective impact approaches

Publications

Anderson, Theresa, Alexander Carther, Alan D. Dodkowitz, and Ashley Ong. 2021. Supporting Young Parents in NYC Implementation and Outcomes Study of the New York City Performance Partnership Pilot. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/104067/supporting-young-parents-in-nyc.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 measured

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

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

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 measured

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 measured

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