The MY House Podcast Ep. 60: Exit Strats pt. 4: Promoting Preventative Factors (with DATA!)The MY House Podcast Ep. 60: Exit Strats pt. 4: Promoting Preventative Factors (with DATA!)
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Michelle Overstreet and Isaac Smolden discuss how MY House uses data to improve youth services, focusing on education, job training, and behavioural health.
31:03•14 Aug 2025
Exit Strategies: Data-Driven Success in Youth Services
Episode Overview
- High school graduation is a key factor in preventing homelessness.
- Tracking data helps measure the success of youth services.
- Community involvement is crucial for long-term homelessness prevention.
- Job training significantly boosts employment rates among youth.
- Providing behavioural health support aids in sustaining housing and jobs.
“Bad stuff's going to happen, but you know where you need to go, who you need to talk to, what you need to do so that you're sustainable.”
Episode 60 of The MY House Podcast dives into the nitty-gritty of promoting preventative factors in youth services, complete with data to back it up. Hosted by Michelle Overstreet and joined by Isaac Smolden, the duo explore the importance of tracking key outcomes for homeless youth, focusing on education, job training, and behavioural health treatment.
Michelle shares her insights on how high school graduation plays a crucial role in determining future success, highlighting the statistic that youth with diplomas earn significantly more over their lifetime. Isaac discusses the challenges of tracking transient populations and how MY House has managed to gather valuable data on their clients. They reveal impressive numbers: 65% of their clients re-engaged with education, and 61% chose to engage in recovery services.
With humour and heart, they stress that it's not just about immediate fixes but equipping young people with tools to handle life's ups and downs. The episode wraps up with a look at employment statistics, showcasing how MY House is helping youth transition from job training to employment, even those from challenging backgrounds. If you're curious about how community-based efforts can make a real difference, this episode is packed with stories and stats that paint a hopeful picture.
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