Covenant House Michigan

Rights of passage:covenant house's transitional living programs, often referred to as "rights of passage or rop, are where young people take steps toward independence. Youth live in rop for 18 months, where they tap their potential and plan for the future. Here they build basic life skills and financial literacy, participate in educational and vocational programs, seek employment with long-term advancement and career prospects, and work toward moving into their own safe and stable housing. Our staff support each young person on their journey toward sustainable independence and a hope-filled future. [see continuation on schedule o]in fiscal year 2024, our transitional living programs served 64 young people. Of these youth, 33 were assisted with job placement and retention; 8 enrolled in educational programs including those at the college level; 2 youth completed their high school diploma; 5 were secured placement in job training programs; and 44 received mentoring/aftercare support services.

Outreach:our street outreach team in detroit actively seeks out young people experiencing homelessness and other critical needs without any other resources or assistance. The team often assists with critical safety needs by providing transportation to a safe shelter. Young people living on the streets can receive food, water, hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, counseling, and referrals to services such as medical care, employment, and education services. [see continuation on schedule o]in fiscal year 2024, the street outreach team had contact with 1,269 youth in detroit. Of these youth, 22 were placed in chm's caritas center (shelter); 11 were assisted with getting into a domestic violence shelter, filling out job applications and clothing for job interviews. The remaining youth were given outreach cards and instructed to call if they or other youth they know were ever in need of covenant house michigan services.

Medical (house of hope):includes medical facilities operated at and maintained by certain covenant house affiliates to provide immediate and ongoing medical attention to individuals receiving services at the site. Public education:covenant house uses a variety of platforms to inform and educate the public, government officials, and young people about youth homelessness and human trafficking. We employ websites, social media, public service announcements, billboards, newsletters, school-based programs, talks, lectures, and peer-to-peer events across our federation to raise awareness of the causes and impacts of youth homelessness and of the signs that a young person might be experiencing homelessness or human trafficking.schools:the covenant house academy charter schools program in michigan provides services to young people who need support to complete their education and obtain employment. If youth have been suspended from school, the program provides general educational development classes, job training, and a reduction in the length of the suspension.