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Chapter 3 - Homeless Youth:
Who are they and why are they on the street?
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sub-section:   
EVA’S PHOENIX PROGRAMS
Criteria for Acceptance into
Eva’s Phoenix Housing Program
Youth between the ages of 16-24 are accepted into the Housing Program based on the criteria listed below.
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Being At Risk
- living on the street
- living in unstable/unsafe housing
- living in the shelter system
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Housing Goals
- identified need to stabilize housing
- identified life skills goals, such as cooking
- willingness to live collaboratively
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Employment Goals
- must be willing to participate in employment programs or services
- have full time sustainable employment
- currently participating in an outside employment program
If youth have:
A Criminal History
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must have the capacity to participate in employment services
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must be able to monitor their own medication
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must be able to participate in a shared community environment
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must have the capacity to participate with chores, cooking, budgeting,
laundry, grocery shopping
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