Largest Programs
Alternatives for Girls reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
$2,075,573
Spent in most recent FY
45%
Percent of program expenses
THE TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTS HOMELESS YOUNG WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 21 BY GUIDING THEM TOWARD SUCCESSFUL, SAFE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ACT ... (More)
THE TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTS HOMELESS YOUNG WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 21 BY GUIDING THEM TOWARD SUCCESSFUL, SAFE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM.THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE RUNAWAY, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 21 MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME, YOUNG WOMEN CAN TRANSITION INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM, WHERE THEY ARE SUPPORTED IN DEVELOPING THE NECESSARY LIFE SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY COUNSELING AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS PARENTING SKILLS (WHEN APPLICABLE), EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND REFERRALS, AND A STRUCTURED COURSE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, ARE PROVIDED. THESE SERVICES CONTINUE TO BUILD ON EACH CLIENT'S SKILLS AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR EACH CLIENT TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE TOTAL PROGRAM SPANS UP TO 21 MONTHS OR A YOUNG WOMAN'S 21ST BIRTHDAY, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, WITH AN AVERAGE STAY OF NINE TO 12 MONTHS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED 99 YOUNG WOMEN, INCLUDING 25 MINORS, WHO RECEIVED A COMBINED 9,825 NIGHTS OF CARE. 31 UNDUPLICATED YOUNG WOMEN RECEIVED AFTER CARE SERVICES. 20 YOUNG WOMEN SERVED WERE PREGNANT AT INTAKE, 13 WERE PARENTING, AND 9 WERE BOTH PREGNANT AND PARENTING. IN ADDITION TO THE PREGNANT AND PARENTING MOTHERS, 31 OF THEIR CHILDREN LIVED WITH THEM IN THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, SUPPORT TO ATTEND SCHOOL, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT. (Less)
$1,585,563
Spent in most recent FY
34%
Percent of program expenses
THE SOUTHWEST DETROIT PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETS AT-RISK GIRLS AGES 4 TO 21, WITH THE AIM OF DIVERTING GIRLS FROM A LIFE COURSE THAT WOULD LEAD TO STREET LIFE AND HOPELESSNESS, DRUG ABUSE, SCHOOL DROP ... (More)
THE SOUTHWEST DETROIT PREVENTION PROGRAM TARGETS AT-RISK GIRLS AGES 4 TO 21, WITH THE AIM OF DIVERTING GIRLS FROM A LIFE COURSE THAT WOULD LEAD TO STREET LIFE AND HOPELESSNESS, DRUG ABUSE, SCHOOL DROPOUT, AND OTHER ISSUES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ACTIV (Less)
$891,658
Spent in most recent FY
19%
Percent of program expenses
THE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH GIRLS AND WOMEN WHO ARE ENGAGED IN HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PROSTITUTION, HOMELESSNESS, FAMILY ISSUES, AND MORE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ... (More)
THE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH GIRLS AND WOMEN WHO ARE ENGAGED IN HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PROSTITUTION, HOMELESSNESS, FAMILY ISSUES, AND MORE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM.EITHER BY VAN OR COMMUNIT (Less)