Overview
RENEW™ is a structured school-to-career transition planning and individualized wraparound process for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Developed in 1996 by staff at the Institute on Disability (IOD), RENEW™ is being provided by schools, community mental health centers, community-based providers, and IOD staff members to youth. The model focuses on supporting each youth to design and pursue a plan for the transition from school to adult life. RENEW™ has substantially increased the high school completion, employment, and post-secondary education participation rates among our most vulnerable youth.
Key Features
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Self Determination
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Personal Futures Planning
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Creative and Individualized School-to-Career Planning
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Strengths-based Approach
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Unconditional Care
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Building Family and other Natural and Community Supports
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Wraparound
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Systemic Support and Consultation
Outcomes
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Improved educational outcomes (increased graduation rates, post-secondary education participation)
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Increased employment rates
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Improved functioning in school and in the community
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Reductions in behavior problems in school and in the community (including reduced juvenile justice involvement)
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High youth satisfaction rates
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Increased youth self-determination and self-efficacy skills
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Studies from various cohorts (projects) support these outcomes
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