StandUp for KidsYouth Outreach
Outreach representatives engage directly with at-risk and homeless youth nationwide. We prioritize developing trust and building relationships to connect them with vital resources. Volunteers distribute essential items like food, clothing, and hygiene products. We collaborate wit
At-risk and homeless youth
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h community partners to support youth in achieving self-sufficiency.
The single greatest need for homeless and street kids is continuous caring and real support. A viable street outreach program is not solely concerned with finding homeless kids who are interested in staying in a shelter.
Youth Outreach encompasses: Providing vital information regarding available resources to meet their needs, including housing, education, employment, medical, mental health and other support services. Providing food, clothing and hygiene products. Harm reduction counseling to address the risks associated with street life.
Several of our locations across the United States have brick-and-mortar Outreach Centers spaces where youth can drop-in to rest, receive a hot meal, receive healthcare, meet with our volunteer counselors, and receive help with applications for housing, school, and/or citizenship. Some locations also accommodate shower and laundry facilities.
The intent and purpose of our Outreach Centers are to provide safe and protective environments for homeless and at-risk youth. An Outreach Center helps provide the support network of basic human needs and development through educational programs, one-on-one counseling, and an ongoing atmosphere of hope and concern.
Questions
Who does Youth Outreach serve?
Outreach representatives engage directly with at-risk and homeless youth nationwide.
What do Outreach Centers offer?
A safe environment to rest; A safe place to make meaningful relationships with caring adults; Referral services for available programs throughout the community; Meals and snacks; Hygiene products; Job referral service; Telephone message and mail service; Housing support (and assistance with furnishing an apartment); Identification services (birth certificates, Social Security cards, etc.); Structured life-skills and other wellness activities
What is the purpose of Outreach Centers?
The intent and purpose of our Outreach Centers are to provide safe and protective environments for homeless and at-risk youth.
Details
- Who
- At-risk and homeless youth
- Where
- Nationwide across the United States; Outreach Centers at several locations
Run by
Housing SupportOnce we’re successful in helping kids get off the streets, the real test begins.
School MentoringMentors provide youth with a supportive, consistent adult in their lives. They guide youth in developing and executing goals to increase high school graduation rates. We also promote vocational training, college and secondary education, entrepreneurship, and job exploration.
Food AccessHunger clouds judgment and leads to poor choices. We provide meals nationwide, whether it’s a shared meal with a mentor in school, snack packs from street teams, or hot meals in our centers. Once youth have access to nutritious food, our teams offer regular food baskets and conne