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Building Opportunities to Success for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (BOSUHY) (Frederick County FY23 and Beyond)

Maryland Governor's Office for Children

How Well: % of unaccompanied homeless youth with a new or updated goal plan based on their individual needs assessment

Current Value

148%

HFY2 2025

Definition

Story Behind the Curve

HFY1 2025

Due to program demand, there is a waitlist as the program works to intake students on the basis of vulnerability. As a result, some clients are still within their 30-day period for goal setting.

 

FY21 HY2

  • The percentage of youth creating new customized plans declined as needs remained constant, such as housing, food, and mental health services.
  • COVID-19 safety concerns prevented case managers from accessing enrolled students that caused a sharp reduction in formal assessment of needs that then caused further reductions in plan creation, goal setting, and goal accomplishment.

FY21 - HY1

  • Social distancing mandates and virtual services has been a significant factor in the decline of youth completing assessments.
  • Youth plans and assessments are counted as the number completed during the reporting period. A number of the plans and assessments were not updated because they remained focused on existing goals.
  • There were also fewer students enrolled this period compared to the same time frame last year.

 

Partners

What Works

Action Plan

FY21 - HY1

  • Continue to engage and support program participants in completing individual assessments towards customized plans.  
  • Create new assessments as needed for existing students.
  • Engage new participants to complete youth plans and assessments.

Data Discussion

Measurement Tool Used

Research Agenda

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