Overview
Our ongoing mission is to end the cycle of youth homelessness. We serve unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth from 12 to the 25th birthday. The foundation of our work is based around the national organization’s pillars of support (Street & Community Outreach, Food Access, Mentoring, and Housing) as defined here. However, each chapter is given the flexibility to address local issues nimbly and specific to the needs of the local communities they serve.
The San Diego chapter accomplishes this through our Journey to Self-Sufficiency (JTS) program, supported by ancillary programs addressing the unique needs of this population. Access to our ancillary programs is available to all youth enrolled in our programs.
Crisis Intervention
Journey to Self-Sufficiency (JTS)
The JTS program is a 5 Stage mentoring program targeted to helping young adults between the ages of 18 and 24, who are experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness by equipping them with the tools, skills and support system they need to thrive. Learn More.
Ancillary Programs
Street & Community Outreach
Five Days a week, our Street & Community outreach team connects with youth experiencing homelessness in San Diego. We build meaningful relationships and trust while providing street-based engagement and survival resources. Learn More.
Food Access
The Food Access program is a food and supply delivery program that every single one of our youth can access to help them get the nutrition and basic needs they need to effectively focus on a healthy and safe future. Learn More.
Housing Support
StandUp for Kids – San Diego is a housing first provider. Our goal is finding stable housing for youth as a critical step to reducing crises and as an essential springboard for accessing additional support. Learn More.
| “I wouldn’t be here right now if it wasn’t for you, you know that right?”… “You saved my life”~ Anonymous “StandUp for Kids has helped me tremendously. I don’t know where I would be right now if it were not for StandUp for Kids.”~ Jasmine A. “I feel more positive and I just feel better. I’m super thankful and happy to be in this program.” ~Chief “StandUp for Kids has impacted my life by making me feel more welcome and giving me a support team.” ~Alabama |