Who YOTO Serves



Eligibility requirements:
- 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
2011-2012 Academic School Year Student Demographics
(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
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