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? 2

The National Picture 1.2 million 1 high school students did not graduate on time (2011) 6.7 Million 1 out-of-school, unemployed youth in the U.S. (2012) 3 million 2 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 4

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 YB Sites in USA YB Sites in 12 Int’l Countries 5

YouthBuild Members 100% Low Income 94% Need HS Diploma or GED Youth Years of Age 45% Public Assistance 32% Court Involved 31% are parents 6

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 7

A Typical YouthBuild Program Youth in Program Youth ages years of age Require 6 months to 2 years of education Requires 6-10 Staff 8

A Typical YouthBuild Program 5 components EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION CASE MGMT/ COUNSELING CAREER DEVELOPMENT/ GRADUATE RESOURCES LEADERSHIP 9

Required Staff YouthBuild Director Program Manager Construction Manager Administrative Staff Bookkeeper/Receptionist 6-Program Staff: Career Planner/Construction staff/ 2-Teachers/Counselor(MSW) 10

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 11

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) 12

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) 13

Pros and Cons Stand 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 15

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) 16

YouthBuild USA Program Services Resources and Materials Website Academy Trainings Technical Assistance (limited) Fee for Service 17

Questions/ Comments 18

Goodbye 19