Trafficking of minors
Covenant House is on the front line of the war on trafficking – providing direct care for countless young victims at our shelters and working to stop this exploitation as part of the strongest anti-trafficking coalition in the United States.
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Foster care reform
A vast number of our kids come to us from the foster care system – many have been treated like "a paycheck" or were stripped of support at age 18. Through ongoing advocacy efforts, we work to bring broader attention to faults within the foster care system.
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Employment and education programs
A majority of kids entering our shelters are unemployed or lack a high school diploma or GED. We provide both education and job training services and fight for more effective policies to connect homeless youth with crucial resources in these areas.
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Transitional housing programs
Solving youth homelessness requires more than just short-term solutions. Kids off the streets need ongoing guidance to live successful, independent futures. That’s why we advocate for critical legislation to help fund long-term programs for homeless youth.
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