Youth Program

Helping Kids and Families Heal, Grow, and Thrive

The For the Love of Children Initiative, also known as the Youth Program, helps children and families impacted by homelessness by providing wraparound supports and services. The Youth Program currently serves over 100 children and adolescents living in My Sisters’ Place’s supportive housing apartments. 

Meeting the Needs of Formerly Homeless Youth

Kids who have experienced homelessness need extra TLC to grow and thrive. The Youth Program provides them with a safe and stable environment to:

  • Rebuild academic and social skills 
  • Make friends
  • Experience the joys of childhood
  • Discover their full potential
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Activities for children include:

  • Playgroups for infants and toddlers
  • One-to-one and group tutoring
  • Homework Help
  • Discovery Club – an enrichment group enhancing youth knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through hands-on activities
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Field Trips
  • Family events, such as holiday parties and the annual Back to School Picnic
  • Birthday Celebrations: Every child in the Youth Program receives a birthday cake and a gift on their special day.
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Parents Are Not Alone

The parents of children in the Youth Program need support as they manage the stresses of daily life on top of healing from the trauma of homelessness. The Youth Program’s knowledgeable and caring staff helps them navigate complex systems and work through challenges so the whole family can have what they need to be happy, self-sufficient, and move towards independence.

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Services for parents include:

  • Voluntary case management
  • Assistance with school enrollment
  • Connection to basic needs, such as food, clothing, and hygiene products
  • Referrals to primary care, behavioral health, or childcare providers
  • Support or assistance with parent-teacher conferences, Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
  • Advocacy for youth with special education needs

Testimonials

Learn more about the children whose lives have been changed thanks to the Youth Program.

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