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LASTING IMPACT
A BOOK BY
JUST IN TIME
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
FAQS
LASTING IMPACT
NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
ANNUAL REPORT
FAQS
LASTING IMPACT
NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
ANNUAL REPORT
FAQS
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We're excited to meet you! More than half our staff are former foster youth, many of us have participated in JIT’s services. We understand first-hand the challenges that each of us face on our path to self-sufficiency. And we are proof that having essential resources and consistent relationships with caring adults can have a lasting positive impact. Reliable, Responsive Real– JIT peers, coaches and staff share a common commitment to empowering you. Welcome to YOUR new community.
Michael loves people and networking, so when Pathways to Financial Power appeared on his radar, he was excited to join. “I’m a business and accounting major, so I know the math side, but Pathways...
YOUTH STORIES
Entering foster care at the age of twelve, Ana experienced seven different placements in three years. “I always remember sitting in foster homes thinking, ‘When I get out of here and have control...
In 2022, when Kory left Pittsburgh for San Diego, he was leaving behind more than his hometown; he was leaving behind a dark period of uncertainty and betting on a better life. Having survived...
When Monique joined Financial Fitness, she knew her relationship with money “wasn’t great.” Her bank account reflected this - bouncing up and down with her mood swings. “If I had a lump sum of cash...
of JIT Alumni responded that they were Breaking the Cycle
91%
of Alumni indicated Life-Changing, Major, or Moderate Impact across the 8 Life Success Components that include Education, Employment, Housing, Finances, Transportation and the Well-Being categories of Relationships, Personal Power and Health.
LIFT explored satisfaction levels for all 8 Successful Life Components.
More than half of Alumni are Extremely or Very Satisfied with:
73% Transportation
61% Relationships
52% Housing
50% Personal Power
Less than half are Extremely or Very Satisfied with*:
42% Employment
38% Health
35% Education
18% Finances
* Respondent comments indicate that some lower levels of Satisfaction may be driven by higher expectations, wanting to be financially set to buy a home, for example.
Each JIT service promotes personal growth in ways that enhance Well-Being; we measure impact by tracking changes in these areas.
86% are satisfied today with the Well-Being areas of their lives
90% are extremely, very, or somewhat satisfied with their level of Personal Power
90% are extremely, very, or somewhat satisfied with the Relationships in their lives
79% are extremely, very, or somewhat satisfied with their Health
JIT Alumni experienced a Positive impact from JIT
91% of those who said JIT had a positive impact experienced Life-changing, Major, or Moderate Impact across the 8 Successful Life Components.
JIT had the most impact in the areas of Housing, Education, and overcoming Financial Obstacles.
Snapshots of JIT Alumni’s current status on 5 Successful Life Components – Education, Employment, Housing, Finances, Transportation – allowed us to compare and contrast these external objective measures with statistics reflecting the same measures for other youth impacted by foster care as well as the general young adult population.
One in four Alumni have completed a 4-year undergraduate college.
34% have completed a 2-year community college or certification/ trade school/apprenticeship. One in ten Alumni have completed graduate school or law school.
11% have completed graduate or law school 26% have completed.
51% About half of JIT Alumni are currently pursuing a higher level of education or training.
Overall 81% of JIT Alumni are currently employed. 65% have a full-time position, and half of these Alumni have a job that is aligned with their career goals.
Overall 82% have stable housing (6 months or more). 12% own an apartment or house. 71% are short- or long-term renters. Only 8% are homeless or couch surfing.
Overall 76% of Alumni can support themselves (fully or most of the time)
Overall 70% of Alumni save money for emergencies (a safety net)
Overall 35% of Alumni have $2,000 or more in total savings
75% own, finance, or lease a vehicle
Graduate: San Diego State, 2019
Employed: Behavioral Technician
$6,700 financial distributions
$3,500 staff support & services
Graduated: San Diego State, 2017
Employed: Corporate Account Exec
$11,872 financial distributions
$5,500 staff support & services
Graduate: Southwestern College
Employed: Nurses Aide
$10,500 financial distributions
$3,500 staff support & services
%
102: Rise to Resilience/Healthy Practices
165: Community Engagement
148: College Bound/Learning to Succeed
174: Emergency Basic Needs
135: Pathways to Financial Power/NEXTjobs
149: Financial Fitness
85: My First Home
123: Changing Lanes
99: Alumni Assistance
61: My Life My Story
42: Career Horizons/Bridgest to Success
**Financial and/or services and non-distribution connections
7 per Youth