1. Matthew Hamilton is the Youth Services Manager at Kraft Youth Services, which provides comprehensive services to approximately 325 at-risk youth and 100 families per day through partnerships with local schools and mix of public and private funding. 2. The organization uses a risk-based model to deliver residential, education, and community services to youth, and evaluates youth needs and progress through a self-sufficiency continuum. 3. By developing youth entrepreneurship and leadership skills, the organization aims to empower youth to take control over the services and eventually transition the youth into driving the services themselves.

1. Matthew Hamilton - Kraft Youth Services Manager

5. School Pizza? C’mon, We Just Profited $280

9. What Do You Think of When You Hear the Term Entrepreneur? Small Business Owner Employer Micro-Enterprise Cottage Industry

11. There is a difference even in the traditional definition of a “Small Business Owner” and the term “Entrepreneur”! It is that difference that capitalizes on the youth spirit.

18. So…This is a nice philosophy. How does the philosophy translate to service provision?

21. Where Do Your Services Fall? School Drop Out Prevention Employment/ Employment Preparation Physical and Mental Health and Safety Legal Intervention/ Diversion

23. Where Do Your Services Meet? Chart Key School Drop Out Prevention (DOP) Employment and Employment Prep (EEP) Physical and Mental Health/ Safety (MHS) Legal Issues and Diversion (LID) Contract/Service/Program DOP EEP MHS LID

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27. The Benefits of Integration are Also Interdependently Connected !

30. The purpose of a map is to get you from one location to another as efficiently as possible until you reach your final destination.

32. COI Uses ROMA To Create Service Funnels That Serve as “The Map” On page 4 of your training packet, you will see a copy of the COI Youth Services Comprehensive Work Plan.

33. A Closer Look….Establishing Risk Page 5 in your training packet is the top section of the map.

37. 1.All measurement tools must be connected and integrated just like the services. 2. We had to find a way to quantify soft skills. 3. The only measurable elements were to be application of skills. 4. Youth must be a lead in the assessment process . WE CAME UP WITH FOUR ANSWERS

41. BASELINES!

42. The Continuum is the overall picture… Each assessment tool represents an individual piece in a kid’s life.

46. Response to once again being asked to stand at the front of the line !

47. Sample rubric on Page 16 of your training packet.

49. Number of Youth Scored on These Two Rubrics

50. Number of Youth Increased Rubric Score

51. And Because of COI Central Intake 125 – 200% of poverty 37% Below 125% of poverty 53% Been suspended from school 20% Part time employed 33% Pregnant or parenting 7% Youth that has failed 20% Live in a single parent home 67% Previously Jailed 7% Probation 27% Homeless 20% Other 6% College Level 13% Drop out 13% 9-12 21% 6-8 53% K-5 27% Total Scored 245

53. Continuum Progress Example By the end of 90 Days we can show progress and report that 2 kids progressed into new risk areas.

55. As youth begin to understand and grasp choice and leadership… The Hidden Entrepreneurial Spirit Emerges .

58. 5. Cost Has Been Covered

60. 1. Patience. 2. Willingness to make the strictest contractual compliances/targets required of all you do. 3. Comprehensive communication systems between staff and supervisors of different areas.

61. 4. Comprehensive monitoring systems. 5. Staff excited about a powerful youth voice. 6. A comprehensive transition plan and timelines for youth movement.

62. 7. Partnerships with school districts. 8. A comprehensive system to create services that fill identified gaps. 9. Ongoing gaps analysis, data analysis and strategic planning.

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