Youth Futures

Results: In 2020, Youth Futures sheltered 124 RHY (and 3 children) an average of 29 nights each for a total 3,509 shelter nights; served 12,465 meals; facilitated 805 shelter case management incidences, offered access to the resource room 590 times, provided 724 drop-in services, diverted 46 RHY and conducted over 853 hours of street outreach. In addition, 37.1% of RHY were reunified with family or placed in kinship care, with 20.0% of RHY moving to an independent living situation.

Target demographics: Unaccompanied, Runaway and homeless Youth ages 12-18

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2020, Youth Futures sheltered 124 RHY (and 3 children) an average of 29 nights each for a total 3,509 shelter nights; served 12,465 meals; facilitated 805 shelter case management incidences, offered access to the resource room 590 times, provided 724 drop-in services, diverted 46 RHY and conducted over 853 hours of street outreach. In addition, 37.1% of RHY were reunified with family or placed in kinship care, with 20.0% of RHY moving to an independent living situation.

Geographic areas served: Southern and Northern Utah

Programs: Youth Futures provides a home-like setting for youth ages 12-18 needing emergency and temporary shelter. Our bedrooms are complete with bunk-beds, linens, and wardrobe lockers where youth are assigned by gender. The facility also includes a kitchen where meals are cooked and served three times a day, a dining room, living room and family room, computer lab, and outside fenced courtyard. The front and back doors have controlled entry by staff members to ensure safety. Our programs connect each youth, on an individual basis, with resources to build the skills needed to support a healthy future. Intensive case management is offered to help youth become reunited with their family or self-sufficiently contributing to the community. Life skills classes and off-site activities are planned weekly and all youth are encouraged to attend. Transportation is provided for youth to attend school, employment, and extracurricular activities; bus tokens, bus passes, and van transport are available. Doors are open 24 hours/day for youth needing safe shelter. Daytime services, or “drop-in” hours are 6:30am-8pm when youth may access all of the resources provided at the shelter, including food, clothing, hygiene and school supplies, and programming. Meals are served and available for all youth at 6:30 am, 12 pm, and 5pm. *Emergency Shelter Residential emergency shelter is open 24/7 for youth ages 12-18. Youth are assigned a bed and a locker for the duration of their stay. *Case Management Case Management is a support system that helps the youth set goals, coordinate with appropriate resources and track progress toward their success. *Transportation Transportation is crucial for the youth to attend school, employment and extracurricular activities. We provide bus tokens, bus passes and can assist with transportation. *Therapy Therapy is available to any youth in shelter, including: individual, group, and family therapy.