Youthlink

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Jun 10, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$3,212,175

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Yoc visits/crisis intervention/basic needs and service engagement over 4,596 contacts with youth on the streets providing basic needs supplies, resource information, transportation assistance and informal counseling.2,291 young people served at the youth opportunity center, a 27% increase from 2011. 1,534 young people accessed crisis intervention/basic needs services; 71% of these young people engaged in services beyond basic needs. Of these youth:720 referred to or connected with we want you back and/or minneapolis homeless and highly mobile student school liaison; 158 referred or connected with health related services offered by healthcare for the homeless and/or children's dental services; 164 referred and/or connected to hc service (front door and/or eligibility supports);224 referred and/or connected to employment support partner (hired or workforce);133 accessed ged prep support. 41% or 55 tested and 46 obtained certificate (84%)150 youth received individualized support regarding housing, education and employment through case management services. Of those youth:45% improved their stability by securing housing through a program, independent lease or family reunification. Of those youth, 90% of those youth still housed at the end of the year. This is an 18% increase in housing placement from 2011.65% made progress towards an education achievement goal; this is a 71% increase in focus and strategy from 2011.48% related to obtaining a high school diploma; 21% related to obtaining a ged credential; 31% related to pursuing post-secondary advancement; 73% improved the stability of and/or increased their income levels; 73% by accessing and maintaining eligibility for mainstream resources; 30% through employment placement; 19% accessed yl mental health services with the goal of addressing personal barriers to longer term stability.

Activity 3

Homelessness prevention/housing stability (pos programming) 32 young people received ga/minors case management services in the first three quarters of the program year and of those youth 56 (41%) were able to maintain housing as a result of enrollment. 34 young people received eviction prevention financial assistance with the goal of preventing homelessness for those who needed limited financial support to maintain independence. 88% of youth served remained house six months post intervention.

Filer

EIN

41-1341773