Youth without a high school diploma or GED have a 346% higher risk of experiencing homelessness. YouthCare’s robust education programs reduce that risk by helping young people build the academic… Read More of “More Than a GED Program: Art & Social Justice Curriculum Encourages Students to Be Active Learners”
YouthCare is honored to have worked with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands on a lawsuit to support teen health education. The trainings are provided to youth living at YouthCare, and Planned… Read More of “YouthCare Partners with Planned Parenthood to Provide Teen Health Education”
Over 40 years ago, Congress passed the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act—the first and only federal law targeted at serving unaccompanied youth. For nearly as long, homeless youth providers and… Read More of “4.2 million Homeless Young People is Unacceptable: We Must Do More”
Sat, 08/31/2013 When she worked with homeless youth as a case manager, Annie Cotton kept wishing she could have started with each one of them sooner. By the time they… Read More of “On the Frontline of Prevention”
Tue, 08/20/2013 The teens participating in a weeklong Social Media for Social Change camp last week at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor’s Center were already pretty tuned into… Read More of “Teens Use Social Media to Help Homeless Youth”
Two-and-a-half years and over 180 volunteer hours have brought Jennifer Ting across YouthCare’s continuum of care. She serves in a variety of ways: She’s a regular sight in the YouthCare… Read More of “Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer “Superstar” Ting Tells All”
Tue, 12/18/2012 The New York Times explores the growing number of young adults who find themselves homeless, despite college credits and work histories. YouthCare clients and staff contribute their views… Read More of “Young, Unemployed and Living on the Street”
Mon, 07/02/2012 This summer, seven out of ten teenagers nationally will be unemployed. For low-income kids, young people without stable housing, the youth we serve, the odds of landing summer… Read More of “Summer Jobs Scarce for Homeless Teens”
Fri, 06/15/2012 On June 13th, YouthCare was awarded a grant of $100,000 by the Washington Women’s Foundation to support our GED program. This is a highly prestigious and highly competitive… Read More of “YouthCare’s GED Program Receives $100,000 Grant”
Fri, 06/01/2012 Being homeless isn't just about lacking the essential basics like adequate housing, food, and clothing. It also means being cut off – from your peers and from common… Read More of “YouthCare Prom: A Night to Remember”
