Emergency Housing and Shelter

1. National Runaway Safeline
   • Website: www.1800runaway.org
   • Services: Provides crisis intervention and referral services to runaways and homeless youth.
2. Covenant House
   • Website: www.covenanthouse.org
   • Services: Offers shelter, food, and crisis care for homeless and runaway youth. They have locations across the United States.
3. National Safe Place
   • Website: www.nationalsafeplace.org
   • Services: Provides immediate help and safety for young people in crisis through a network of Safe Place locations.

Food and Basic Needs

1. Feeding America
   • Website: www.feedingamerica.org
   • Services: Operates a network of food banks that provide meals to those in need, including children and families experiencing homelessness.
2. Food Pantries
   • Website: www.foodpantries.org
   • Services: Lists local food pantries and soup kitchens where individuals can get free meals and groceries.

Health and Medical Services

1. Medicaid
   • Website: www.medicaid.gov
   • Services: Provides health coverage to eligible low-income individuals, including former foster youth until age 26.
2. Health Care for the Homeless
   • Website: www.nhchc.org
   • Services: Offers health care services specifically for homeless individuals, including medical, dental, and mental health care.

Employment and Job Training

1. Job Corps
   • Website: www.jobcorps.gov
   • Services: Provides free education and vocational training to young people ages 16-24, including those aging out of foster care.
2. YouthBuild
   • Website: www.youthbuild.org
   • Services: Offers education and job training programs for young adults, including those who are homeless or aging out of foster care.

Education

1. GED.com
   • Website: www.ged.com
   • Services: Provides information and resources for obtaining a GED, which can be crucial for further education and employment opportunities.
2. Foster Care to Success
   • Website: www.fc2success.org
   • Services: Offers scholarships, mentoring, and support for foster youth pursuing higher education.

Legal Assistance

1. National Center for Youth Law
   • Website: www.youthlaw.org
   • Services: Provides legal advocacy and resources to help improve the lives of vulnerable youth, including those in foster care.
2. American Bar Association Youth at Risk Initiative
   • Website: www.americanbar.org
   • Services: Offers legal resources and support for youth at risk, including those experiencing homelessness or aging out of foster care.

Mental Health Support

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
   • Website: www.nami.org
   • Services: Provides support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges, including youth and young adults.
2. SAMHSA’s National Helpline
   • Website: www.samhsa.gov
   • Services: Offers confidential, free help from public health agencies to find substance use and mental health treatment.

Mentorship and Support Networks

1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
   • Website: www.bbbs.org
   • Services: Provides one-on-one mentoring relationships to help children and young adults achieve their full potential.
2. Aging Out Institute
   • Website: www.agingoutinstitute.org
   • Services: Offers resources and support for foster youth transitioning to adulthood.

Utilizing Our Resources

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