The Current Landscape In California

 

95%

95% of the youth we serve at the Youth Centers of Orange fall at or below the poverty line.

90%

Up to 90% of those human trafficked were part of the foster care system.

12

Each day approximately 12 young people are victims of homicide.

 

150K

There are 150,000 people who are homeless in the State of California. And of those, 40,000 are youth.

15.5

15.5 million US children live in households in which some sort of partner abuse occurred.

 

The goal of The HUB OC is to move individuals from the negative life cycle to the positive lifecycle, so that every person in Orange County has an opportunity to become a successful adult who makes a positive impact on their own community.

The Life Cycles

What Does an Unhealthy Family Look Like?

Little Academic Support

  • Not always offered to kids the same way in every school

  • Support is often lacking, or not accessed

Few After School Care Options

  • After school programming is often not available, or not accessed

  • Kids fall through the cracks and miss this valuable time of learning and growth

  • Kids not in school may not always be around positive role models

* POINT OF INTERVENTION

  • This is where The HUB steps in and tries to intervene on behalf of the kids in Orange who may not have access to services other kids do

  • The Youth Centers of Orange offer these kids a chance through the After School Program

No Access to Athletics, Music & Personal Growth

  • These kids are often in school systems where there is no money for significant athletic, music and other arts programs

  • Kids get lost in the shuffle and are not given the opportunities for personal growth in more than just academics

Little Interest In Higher Education

  • Kids tend to view school as a necessary evil, and view getting out as the goal

  • Being home vs. at school increases the likelihood that kids get involved in high-risk activities

  • The potential for kids failing to graduate high school is high

  • And few view higher education as possible or necessary

Struggling Adult

  • These kids often grow up to be adults who struggle

  • Difficulties finding work - or keeping jobs

  • Lacking the knowledge needed to successfully navigate a complex social structure

  • High risk activities may continue into adulthood without a targeted career, or goals to meet

The Unhealthy Family Unit

  • When these adults start families they bring a host of issues to them

  • Unfortunately there is a higher likelihood that the home environment will include unhealthy elements

  • A lack of knowledge and an inability to access services often ensure that they perpetuate the cycle they grew up in

What Can a Healthy Family Look Like?

Academic Support

  • Nurturing during the education process

  • Support during the school day

After School Care/Activities

  • Additional support after school

  • Continued focus on education

  • Positive role models

Athletics, Music & Personal Growth

  • Schools typically offer a host of positive activities

  • These activities often promote better grades and keep kids in school longer

Value Higher Education

  • Kids tend to value higher education in avenues like college, arts schools, trade schools, apprenticeships, etc.

  • Kids will often maintain good grades to ensure these options are open to them upon graduation

Successful Adult

  • These kids will often become successful adults

  • Holding full time jobs, participating in society in a positive way

  • Involved in their community

The Healthy Family Unit

  • When these adults start families they have all the necessary skills to create healthy environments

  • With their knowledge and access to services they can manage most anything