Introduction to YouthBuild By Norman Greenfield ABC Learn, Inc. DBA San Fernando Valley YouthBuild, in Pacoima, California
Feb 05, 2016
Introduction to YouthBuild
By Norman Greenfield
ABC Learn, Inc. DBA
San Fernando Valley YouthBuild, in Pacoima, California
Workshop Objectives
Examine need for YouthBuild Program
YouthBuild Model
MOU’s & Funding
Is a YouthBuild right for you?
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The National Picture
1.2 million1 high school students did not graduate on time (2011)
6.7 Million1 out-of-school, unemployed youth in the U.S. (2012)
3 million2 drop out of school every year 9.3 %3 of HS dropouts are in jail or
detention only 200,000 youth are served by all
programs including Job Corps, YB, CC.3
Cost to change a Nation
$22,000 Investment per member in YouthBuild
$50,000 to incarcerate a youth per year
$775,900 monetary value to save a high-risk
youth
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YouthBuild addresses need
1978 YouthBuild starts in East Harlem 1990 YB becomes YB USA in 20 cities 1994 HUD provides funding for YB 2006 YB authorized under HUD Fed Budget 2007 YB transferred to DOL funding 2012 273-YB Sites in USA 2011 56-YB Sites in 12 Int’l Countries
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YouthBuild Members
100% Low Income 94% Need HS Diploma or GED Youth 16-24 Years of Age 45% Public Assistance 32% Court Involved 31% are parents
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YouthBuild is . . .
Developing positive, caring relationships with adults and peers
In a highly-structured, safe, supportive learning environment
Mastering new skills, knowledge and attitudes
In service to others in need in their community
And creating hope and opportunities for their own future
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A Typical YouthBuild Program
30-50 Youth in Program
Youth ages 16-24 years of age
Require 6 months to 2 years of education
Requires 6-10 Staff
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A Typical YouthBuild Program
5 components
EDUCATIONCONSTRUCTION
CASE MGMT/COUNSELING
CAREER DEVELOPMENT/GRADUATE RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP
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Required Staff
YouthBuild Director Program Manager Construction Manager Administrative Staff Bookkeeper/Receptionist 6-Program Staff: Career Planner/Construction staff/ 2-Teachers/Counselor(MSW)
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YouthBuild Model is Flexible
501 (c)(3) Educational Institute
Alternative school
Ed Institution
Community/Technical College
*CBO – i.e. Community Development Corporation
*Large Agency/Municipality
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My Program
1-Executive Director 1-Program Manager/Mentoring Director 1-Constuction Manager 5-Teachers (ADA) 1/20 students 1-Registrar (ADA) 1-Receptionist 1-Security Guard (ADA) 1-MSW, with 5-Interns (MOU)
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My YouthBuild Program Staff
Post Secondary Education/Career Consultant 2-Life Skills Teachers (MOU) 1-Mentoring/Program assistant (Grant) Part-time accountant 2-Maintenance staff 1-Food Service Part-time 2-Food Service Contractor Media Arts Consultant Financial Literacy (MOU)
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Pros and ConsPros and ConsStand Alone 501 c3
Strong program cohesion, retain integrity of design
Burdensome to manage finances and housing project
CBO Potential for strong integration, cohesive environment, create linkages for young people
Program isolation is YB not CD; components outsourced; staff time becomes split
Educational Institution
Strong academic and curriculum integration; strong graduate opportunities; strong community relationships and partnerships
Limited understanding of model; funding becomes dispersed; program staff lack financial control
Large agencies
Strong fiscal capacity; strong community partners; strong graduate opportunities
Limited understanding and commitment to program model; lack of cohesion for y.p. and staff; staff time becomes split; funding becomes dispersed; program staff lack financial control 14
Sample YouthBuild Budget$400,000
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Sustainability
Grants: DOL Potential 1.1 Million NSI $100,000 Pass through Grant (YB) DOJ Mentoring $100K Pass through (YB) Local Grants Donations in process Self Funding (SES Profitability)
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YouthBuild USA Program Services
Resources and Materials
Website
Academy Trainings
Technical Assistance (limited)
Fee for Service
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Questions/ Comments
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Goodbye
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