StandUp For Kids - Outreach Center
The intent and purpose of a StandUp For Kids Outreach Center is to provide a safe and protective environment for homeless and at-risk youth, thereby fostering the needed support network of basic human needs and development through educational programs, one-on-one counseling, and an ongoing atmosphere of hope and concern.
The Outreach Center must first be easily accessible to the kids. Generally, in a convenient downtown location, and provide the following:
- A safe environment to rest
- The place to make meaningful relationships with caring adults
- Referral services for available programs throughout the community
- Meals and snacks
- Telephone messages and mail service
- Hygiene products
- Job referral service
- Apartment finding service (and assistance with furnishing an apartment)
- Identification services (Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and etc.
- Educational assistance (books, transportation passes, etc.)
- Internet services for education instruction
- Counseling referral service
- Learn Independent Living Skills to get ready for an apartment
- A place for kids to receive ongoing training
(Some centers may have showers and the capability to do laundry)
We currently have Outreach Centers, or drop-in facilities, in the following cities:
