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Approach
Out of School/ Summer Mentoring Tutoring Counseling/ Therapy School-based Clinic/ Provider-based Service/
Vocational learning		 Parent or family component Other
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Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive Social/ Emotional Life Skills Physical Health Behavior Problems Reproductive Citizenship Mental Health
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Background Information Program size

Age range

 Research Program Fee?
Contact information:
Detroit Youth Foundation
3011 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 206
Detroit, MI 48202

 

Website: www.detroityouth.org; www.d-y-f.org/programs/

youthville/youthville.asp

 

Mission/Goals: YouthVille Detroit is a comprehensive youth development center planned for the city of Detroit to provide young people with a central neighborhood place to learn new skills and develop positive peer and adult relationships in a safe diverse environment. Any young person that expresses an interest will be welcomed. YouthVille Detroit will provide a safe, supportive alternative for youth and help them avoid risky behavior.

Sources:

www.detroityouth.org; www.d-y-f.org/programs/

youthville/youthville.asp

 

 Approx. 2,600 Age 11-19 Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring.

Summary of Available Evaluation Information: A large-scale program evaluation is scheduled to begin in accordance with the development and coordination of a multi-tenant youth development center. The evaluation design will soon be completed, and soon thereafter, data collection will begin. Outcomes to be examined over time include school achievement, high school retention or dropout, and youth leadership.		 Yes, but scholarships are available
   

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