PROMISE: Lessons learned from six model demonstration projects through the Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income Project
California
The California Department of Rehabilitation (CDOR) served as the lead agency for CaPROMISE, and the recipient of the cooperative agreement with the California Department of Education. Representatives from five state agencies served on the CaPROMISE Interagency Council to support and collaborate with the program. CDOR contracted with 18 local educational agencies (LEAs), a community organization and the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University to implement CaPROMISE. The program based all interventions on person-driven planning and family engagement with a focus on high school completion, unpaid and paid work experiences, benefits planning, and postsecondary education and training. California Promise website
Participants
Youth participants total | 3273 |
|---|---|
Treatment group | 1646 |
Control group | 1627 |
Final participation numbers from projects as of September 30, 2019
Treatment Group Demographics
Age**
Average youth age at enrollment: 15.4
**Demographics from MPR 18-month interim report
Gender*
Male | 67.7 percent |
|---|---|
Female | 32.1 percent |
*Final participation numbers from projects as of September 30, 2019
Primary impairment*
Cognitive/intellectual | 58.2% |
|---|---|
Mobility/health | 23.1% |
Affective/emotional | 6.4% |
Sensory | 5.8% |
Multiple | 5% |
Other or unknown | 1.5% |
*Final participation numbers from projects as of September 30, 2019
Race/ethnicity*
More than one group | 33.5% |
|---|---|
Hispanic | 29.2% |
Black (only) | 23.0% |
White (only) | 8.5% |
Missing | 4.0% |
Asian (only) | 1.5% |
American Indian | 0.2% |
*Final participation numbers from projects as of September 30, 2019
Parent/guardian employment**
Either parent/guardian employed at any time in the 12 months before the project.
Average monthly earnings in 12 months before project: $1,435
**Demographics from MPR 18-month interim report
Youth employment**
Youth employed in 12 months before project: 2.9%
Average annual earnings in 12 months before project: $44
**Demographics from MPR 18-month interim report
Preliminary Outcomes
Parent/guardian earnings
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
55.7 percent | 58.5 percent |
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
$1,108 | $1,230 |
Parents/guardians received any support in the first 18 months
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
22.9 percent | 36.4 percent |
Youth earnings
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
9.5 percent | 30.5 percent |
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
$448 | $791 |
Youth received any transition services in the first 18 months
Control group | Treatment group |
|---|---|
91.3 percent | 95.6 percent |
Preliminary outcomes for participants who completed the 18-month survey from MPR 18-month interim report
Unique features
- The Interagency Council acted as the steering committee for CaPROMISE
- The primary delivery of services was through the LEAs and Expandability (local nonprofit organization)
- CDOR formed a CaPROMISE team of counselors dedicated to working with the LEA staff, the students and their family members
- The LEAs and CDOR used a team model to provide support and resources to the students and family members.
- Sixteen Family Resource Centers (FRCs) supported family participation
- Student interns from five state universities provided direct services to youth and their families
- Four independent living centers (ILCs) provided youth with independent living skills training
Partnerships
- California Department of Rehabilitation (CDOR) — lead agency
- California Department of Education
- California Department of Developmental Services
- California Department of Health Care Services
- California Department of Social Services
- California Employment Development Department
- Interwork Institute, San Diego State University
- Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Expandability
- Family Resource Centers (FRCs)
- Independent Living Centers (ILCs)