CHICAGO COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM – YOUTH VULNERABILITY INDEX |
Youth Vulnerability Index
Introduction
Different housing programs in Chicago offer different types of supports. This screening will help determine which housing program will best fit your needs. I will ask questions about things like your health experiences, any children you may have, and any involvement in foster care. Some of the questions are personal in nature and may be difficult to answer. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, please just ask me to skip it. The information you provide will be used to assess eligibility for housing programs and level of service intervention required.
If any of the questions are confusing or you don’t know how to answer, feel free to ask and I will be happy to clarify for you.
I know that we have only been talking for a short time and some answers you may not want to share with someone you just met. It’s up to you how honest you are in this survey, but the more truthful you are, the better we can match you to the right program and support you in finding stable housing. If you need a break at any point, please feel free to let me know.
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VI Questions |
Disability
1. This question asks about a disabling condition, which means any condition that limits your ability to work or perform daily activities. Some examples include a substance abuse disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, or chronic physical disabilities. Have you been diagnosed with a disabling condition?
Yes ___
No ___
Client doesn’t know ___
Client refused ___
Data not collected ___
Foster Care
2. Have you ever been in foster care? By foster care, I mean a foster home, group, home, or the home of a relative that you were placed in by court.
Yes ___
No ___
Client doesn’t know ___
Client refused ___
Data not collected ___
If yes, please answer 2a, 2b, and 2c. If any other response, please continue on to question 3. |
2a. If yes, how old were you when you entered foster care? ________
2b. If yes, how old were you when you left foster care? ________
2c. Where did you go when you left?
Returned to parent’s home ________ Aged out/Emancipated ________
Adopted ________ Other ________