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Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Outreach Services (Annual) (Baltimore County FY19 and Beyond)

How much: # of unaccompanied homeless youth engaged in the community - (Annual)

Current Value

107

FY 2023

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

The target number of unduplicated youth engaged in the community was met during FY22. A total of 95 unduplicated youth were served. With the public health pandemic subsiding, youth referrals rose to pre-pandemic levels in FY22.

Partners

  • Shelter Operators (public and private);
  • Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development;
  • Baltimore County Public Schools;
  • Baltimore County Department of Social Services;
  • Community College of Baltimore County;
  • Baltimore County Public Library;
  • Community Action Network:
  • Faith-based Organizations; and,
  • Youth Service Providers of Baltimore County and Baltimore City (e.g., Family Crisis Center, Young Parent Support Center).

What Works

With client consent, the outreach program makes referrals to mental health providers, substance use treatment facilities, housing programs, employment and job training programs and educational institutions, to name just a few. The outreach team assesses client goals and makes corresponding connections to the organizations who can assist them in meeting these goals, all the while walking side by side with them through the process.

Data Discussion

The annual target number for unduplicated youth engaged in the community is 90 - 100. During FY22, a total of 95 unduplicated youth were served in face-to-face contact that occurred in the community through the youth outreach worker’s engagement efforts

 

Definitions:  

 

Homeless Youth Engaged in the Community:  Unduplicated number of unaccompanied homeless youth with whom face-to-face contact occurred in the community through the outreach worker’s engagement efforts.

 

Community Stakeholders and Providers of Community-based Services:  Building and maintaining a network of agencies that will refer unaccompanied homeless youth to the outreach provider, or receive referrals of unaccompanied youth from the outreach provider requires an ongoing effort.

Measurement Tool Used

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