Outcomes and Results

We take a strict approach to reporting and evaluate each program against specific, objective parameters to ensure we are meeting our mission and serving as responsible stewards of our community’s resources and trust.

Each year, we report on how many youth were reunited with their families, secured and retained stable housing, advanced in education or career training, landed and kept a job, became competent in daily living skills, and managed their physical and mental health.

We include all youth in our outcome reporting, whether they were with us for three days or three years. Last year we served more than 500 youth. Of the 250 youth in our residential programs:

• Secured Jobs. By the time they left TLP, 63% of youth found employment. But our work is not done when youth are hired. TLP is pioneering a new transitional jobs program designed to help bolster job retention rates as well.
• Attended and Completed Educational Programs. By the time they left TLP, 49% of youth attended or completed a formal educational career advancement training program. Additionally, this fall’s school enrollment reached new heights—90% of youth are currently enrolled in an educational program!
• Left the Streets. TLP’s outreach initiative, SCOPe (Street and Community Outreach Program), was recently expanded thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Now we engage more youth in a larger geographic area and provide increased emergency services. As a result, 92% of youth who entered our outreach program were able to secure housing.
• Maintained Stable Housing. TLP is committed to long-term results. Four years of tracking data demonstrates that 66% of youth who enter TLP’s stable housing program maintain stable housing at least six months after leaving the program.

Read the complete What our Youth Achieved report.

We are proud of our youth for their achievements. Yet no matter how well our programs may work now, we meticulously and continuously examine and evaluate our services. We are committed to constant improvement in delivering effective programs that make a lasting impact.