Who YOTO Serves

age 13 – 21
enrolled in Metro Tucson public schools, including charter and alternative schools, in grades 8 through 12
unaccompanied through no fault/choice of their own; not in the physical custody of a parent or long-term legal guardian
without a stable home

(most significant statistics)

Students Served: 708
High School Graduates: 188
Age:
- 61% 13 - 17
- 39% 18 - 21
Gender:
- 60% female
- 40% male
Ethnicity:
- 51% Hispanic / Latino
- 24% Caucasian
- 8% African American
- 8% Native American
- 7% Multi-Ethnic / Other
- 2% Asian / Pacific Islander
Top Reasons for Homelessness:
- 26% Court ordered
- 23% Parent chooses not to be a parent
- 8% Parental substance abuse
- 8% Poverty
- 8% Conflict with step-parent or parent’s boyfriend/girlfriend
Living Situation:
- 40% Relative
- 17% Friend
- 11% Significant other
- 11% Group Home
- 11% Host Family
- 5% Alone
- 2% Other (multiple living situations)
- 2% Transitional housing
- 1% Roommate
Parenthood Status: 16% of students were pregnant or parenting
Emergency Needs:
- 71 students received assistance with rental, utility, or medical services
- 247 students received monthly bus passes
- 178 students received basic needs assistance with food or clothing