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The Numbers In 2009 the YMCA of Greater Seattle served 1,432 young adults at our resource center, over half with experience in foster care. 87% of young adults further engaged in housing and independent living services tailored specifically to their goals. Housing First Research shows that for every dollar invested in housing for youth exiting foster care, the community sees a $2.40 return. Jim Theofolis writes in The Mockingbird Times about new research showing that "those young people who receive safe housing and support are more likely to enter college, secure gainful employment, delay early parenting and rely less on public assistance." YMCA data reflects this trend, showing 20% higher job and school success for youth in YMCA housing. Youth Evaluation 98% of youth respondents rated themselves satisfied or highly satisfied with YMCA services (75% "highly" satisfied), rating "learning about community resources to help me be more independent" and "the staff and volunteers" among the things they liked best. |
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