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