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