Youth Villages YVLifeSet
An Effective Practice
Description
YVLifeSet, formerly known as Transitional Living, which is operated by the social services organization Youth Villages, is an independent living program for youth in need (e.g., transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice custody). The program lasts 9 months for most youth who successfully complete the program and involves intensive, individualized, and clinically focused case management, support, and counseling. At entrance, each person receives an assessment and individualized treatment plan. The bulk of the services are then provided during hour-long, weekly sessions with a case manager, who typically serves only eight youth at a time.
Goal / Mission
Youth Villages helps children and families live successfully.
Results / Accomplishments
Since 1999, Youth Villages has helped more than 10,000 young people through YVLifeSet. In a randomized study, those participating in the LifeSet program were found ot have improved mental health (13%), increased employment (7%), increased earnings (17%), reduced homelessness (22%), reduced domestic and partner violence (30%), and reduced economic hardships (13%) as compared to the control group.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Youth Villages
Primary Contact
Patrick Lawler, CEO
Youth Villages Operations Center, 3320 Brother Blvd., Memphis, TN 38133
901-251-5000
https://www.youthvillages.org/services/lifeset/
Youth Villages Operations Center, 3320 Brother Blvd., Memphis, TN 38133
901-251-5000
https://www.youthvillages.org/services/lifeset/
Topics
Community / Social Environment
Health / Adolescent Health
Economy / Government Assistance
Health / Adolescent Health
Economy / Government Assistance
Organization(s)
Youth Villages
Source
https://www.mdrc.org/project/youth-villages-transitional-living-program-evaluation#overview
Target Audience
Teens