Young people with less than a high school diploma or GED have a 346% higher risk of experiencing homelessness. Education disrupts the cycle of homelessness and enables young people to discover their interests and pursue their passions. YouthCare’s focus is on helping homeless youth overcome barriers to educational achievement. Many young people are experiencing school success for the first time. They are welcomed into a classroom environment that encourages diverse learning styles, provides individualized instruction, and builds confidence for every student.

YouthBuild

YouthBuild GED: This program is run in partnership with South Seattle College. Young people who are participating in YouthCare’s YouthBuild program receive classroom instruction on campus while earning their GED and college credit.

Post-Secondary Success

YouthCare works to ensure every young person who has completed their high school diploma or GED has the support they need to pursue their post-secondary goals.

• Post-Secondary Navigation: YouthCare partners with Northwest Education Access (NWEA) to ensure each young person has the opportunity to pursue higher education. Through NWEA, students work with an education advocate who provides individualized ongoing support.
• Tutoring: YouthCare’s incredible volunteers work within our shelter and housing programs to provide onsite secondary and post-secondary tutoring and ensure young people have the skills to achieve their educational dreams.

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