Self-Referrals to Emergency Shelter
Why we track this indicator
Homelessness, regardless of how brief, can be a significant traumatic experience for any child. Studies have shown higher rates of emotional, behavioral, and health problems in children that have experienced homelessness.
Self-Referrals to Emergency Shelter Data Breakdown
Status: Green
Definition: Is the total number of youth currently housed at Bashor Children’s Home. Current emergency shelter capacity is limited to 12 youth. Youth may be duplicates depending on their length of stay at the shelter. Self-referrals are made through Safe Place OR We Can Help. This information is obtained through a collaborating partner.
Source: Bashor Children’s Home
Last Updated: January 2025
Mitigating Factors: None reported
Methodology
Methodology: Total number of youth per quarter is compared to previous quarter.
Goal: To be lower than the previous quarter.
Traffic Light:
Green: at least 1% lower compared to the previous quarter
Gray: within +/- 1% of compared to the previous quarter
Red: at least 1% higher compared to the previous quarter
Supporting Research
Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness are a rapidly growing part of the homeless population who often are challenged by personal trauma or sexual orientation.
Identifying homeless population needs in the Emergency Department using Community-Based Participatory Research
Identifying homeless population needs in the Emergency Department using Community-Based Participatory Research
The impact of interventions for youth experiencing homelessness on housing, mental health, substance use, and family cohesion
Youth often experience unique pathways into homelessness, such as family conflict, child abuse and neglect.
Promising Strategies to End Youth Homelessness
Department of Health and Human Services report on strategies to tackle youth homelessness.
Related Indicators
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Bashor Children’s Home
Bashor Children’s Home’s mission is to “passionately [support] children being raised by healthy families in the community” and “is committed to inspiring others through innovative services.”
Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.