1. Education and Employment Interventions for Disconnected Youth
National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness
July , 2018

2. The mission of Larkin Street Youth Services is to create a continuum of services that inspires youth to move beyond the street. 
We will nurture potential, promote dignity, and support bold steps by all.

3. Youth Homelessness - San Francisco
2.6 times less likely to have a high school education than the general youth population
1.5 times less likely to be employed than the general youth population
One third of youth said economic factors (lost job, raised rent, etc) were the primary reason they became homeless

4. Continuum of Services

5. Larkin Street Youth - Education
At entry to housing…
Less than half of youth are
enrolled in school
More than half do not have any
post-secondary experience

6. Larkin Street Youth - Employment
At entry to housing…
Approximately 1 out of 3 youth are unemployed
The costs of early periods of unemployment are significant and long-term

7. Barriers to Success Significantly behind academically
Larkin Street’s youth have significant gaps in their educational and career attainment…
Significantly behind academically
Need specialized help to catch up
Most are over-age (limited funding)
Few models exist to support this population
Barriers to attaining higher paying jobs/careers
Lack of job readiness
Lack of educational attainment
Larkin Street’s lack of relationships with employers
Greater need to work
Need flexible schedule to manage both work and school
Need support finding a job and embarking on a career track  
Significant life challenges
Need for integrated case management that promotes academic achievement
Need additional wrap-around services, e.g., mental health, substance abuse
…and they face significant challenges in realizing future success

8. Organizational Outcomes
75% of youth will
sustain safe and stable
housing
2. education
60% of youth will be
on track to obtain
post-secondary
credentials
1. housing
3. employment
80% of youth will have
achieved the first step
toward self-
sustaining
employment
4. wellness
80% of youth will have
achieved physical and
emotional
wellness

9. Larkin Street Academy Larkin Street Academy Ultimate Outcomes
Advanced Programs
Learning Centers
College Success
Career-track internships
Target Population:
Youth ready to take
the next step towards college and career
Engagement Programs
GED tutoring, job readiness training, financial literacy, day labor
Target Population:
Youth with limited workforce experience or needing reconnection to education

10. What Do We Need Long onramps for youth Service rich housing programs
Services provided within a positive youth development framework
Innovative public/private partnerships that create career pathways
Significant investment of time and resources

11. Larkin Street Youth Services
Contact Information
Sherilyn Adams, LCSW
Executive Director
Larkin Street Youth Services
134 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102