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San Mateo county YouthConnect

San Mateo county YouthConnect. By Sarah Rosenberg and Marilyn Thomas. Homeless Statistics: San Mateo County 9.3% San Francisco County 7.9% Santa Clara County 3.9% Point in time surveys typically show that 15% of homeless individuals are children 13-17.

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San Mateo county YouthConnect

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  1. San Mateo countyYouthConnect By Sarah Rosenberg and Marilyn Thomas

  2. Homeless Statistics: • San Mateo County 9.3% • San Francisco County 7.9% • Santa Clara County 3.9% • Point in time surveys typically show that 15% of homeless individuals are children 13-17 PROGRAM GOAL: Eliminate homelessness among youth aged 16-21 in SMC.

  3. Serving San Mateo County for 30 years: 34,000 people and counting San Mateo County YouthConnectpartnership

  4. Daybreak - YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER

  5. Daybreak - YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER • 12-month program: • Transitional housing • Independent living skills • Mandatory savings to secure permanent housing • Diminishing youth employment opportunities led to 6-month program now 12-month : • Backlog of homeless youth needing housing • Unemployed youth return to being homeless

  6. SMCYOUTHCONNECT Program Overview • 3-month internship leading to future employment or referrals, combined with assistance finding & securing permanent housing • Partnership with businesses with high standards of excellence and commitment to reducing social disparities • Pre-internship training for both residents and business staff • Mental health support for residents YOUTHCONNECT

  7. Program activities • Coordinate peer support groups, monthly MH evaluations & opportunities for self-care and therapeutic expression based on youth input • Develop partnership terms and agreements, consult with mental health team to develop professionalism workshops, cultural humility training & evaluations • Recruit local businesses, Junior Colleges & develop webpage • (StarVista/YOUTHCONNECT)

  8. Program outputs

  9. Program outcomes

  10. Program impactS

  11. Budget Justification Totals

  12. How do you know this is a wise investment? I am a former Daybreak resident…

  13. Thank you fromYouthConnectfor your interest and participation ANY QUESTIONS?

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