When a youth arrives at Covenant House Georgia…….. |
When a youth leaves Covenant House Georgia…….. |
70% percent arrive without a high school diploma or GED |
65% attended GED classes and took the test to receive their GED. |
17% have aged out of foster care |
65% received gainful employment for more than 30 days |
80% are unemployed. |
97% have participated in Job Readiness program |
30% suffer from mental illness and substance abuse |
40% are college bound |
75% have a history with DFACS |
60% discharged into stable housing |