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Empowering Homeless Youth: More Than Just Shelter and Housing

The Cornerstone Shelter and Transitional Living Program in Juneau provide critical resources for homeless youth aged 10-22. Offering both shelter and support services, we serve those who are homeless, at risk, or in unsafe living situations. Our programs include crisis assistance, educational support, life skills training, and counseling. In 2013, we served 178 youth and emphasized safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency. Our success stories demonstrate the impact of stable housing and comprehensive support in fostering independence and meaningful connections in our young people's lives.

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Empowering Homeless Youth: More Than Just Shelter and Housing

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  1. Juneau Youth Services Serving Homeless Youth: More Than Shelter and Housing September 29, 2014

  2. More Than Shelter and Housing • What do homeless youth need: • Shelter/housing • Support services

  3. Cornerstone Shelter • Who we serve • Boys and girls, ages 10-18 • Runaway and homeless youth, or at risk of homelessness • Youth in unsafe living situations • Youth who need a time-out from their families

  4. Cornerstone Shelter • Shelter services • 10 beds • Both custody and non-custody youth • Includes room, board, and clothing • Safety is always the first priority

  5. Cornerstone Shelter • Support services • Crisis assistance • Assessments and service plans • Family mediation and therapy services • Educational support/credit recovery • Skill-building and recreational activities • Substance abuse education and counseling • Referrals and Aftercare support

  6. Cornerstone Shelter • 2013 service data • Number of youth served: 122 • Number of admissions: 156 • Number of bed nights: 2,356 • Daily service hours per youth: 9.64

  7. Cornerstone Shelter • Outcomes • Safety • Safe/Stable Exits: 97.9% • Well-Being • Life Skills/Therapy Participation: 100% • Maintain/improve educational standing: 95.7%

  8. Cornerstone Shelter • Outcomes • Self-Sufficiency • Positive Youth Development activities: 93.5% • Permanent Connections • Reunited with Families: 54.4% • Participate in other JYS programs: 87.0%

  9. Transitional Living Program • Who we serve • Males and females,16-22 years old • Homeless or at risk of homelessness • Need for support services • Able to achieve independent living in 18 months • Medical and behavioral health issues must be actively managed

  10. Transitional Living Program • Housing Services • Cornerstone Apartments • 4 beds for youth ages 16-17 • Black Bear Apartments • 13 beds for youth ages 18-22

  11. Transitional Living Program • Support Services • Crisis intervention • Assessment and Service Planning • Life-skills services • Education and training services • Employment services • Mentoring activities • Aftercare support

  12. Transitional Living Program • 2013 service data • Number of youth served: 56 • Number of bed nights: 4,242

  13. Transitional Living Program • Outcomes • Safety • Safe/Stable Exits: 77.0% • Well-Being • Positive education engagement: 100% • Employed: 61.5% • Maintained/improved physical health: 100% • Maintained improved mental health: 76.9%

  14. Transitional Living Program • Outcomes • Self-Sufficiency • Life skills training: 100% • Positive Youth Development activities: 100% • Permanent Connections • Positive, stable adult relationships: 94.0%

  15. Example of a Success Story • “360 North” A Roof—Everyone Deserves a Roof Over Their Head • Featured story on JYS Transitional Living Program

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