What is Outreach?
Outreach work is bringing services and resources to those in need. At StreetWorks, we conduct street outreach to young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We … Read more
Outreach work is bringing services and resources to those in need. At StreetWorks, we conduct street outreach to young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We … Read more
What to know about living alone as a minor or teen. If you’re under 18 and feel the need to live apart from your parents, there are certain legal steps … Read more
Being homeless means you have nowhere to put your stuff. A storage locker can help keep things safe, but you’ll want to find one that is secure, accessible and low cost. … Read more
The answer is – it depends on the shelter. Here is what happens in many of the youth shelters around the Twin Cities. Some shelters can only provide a 3-5 … Read more
Becoming a parent brings many changes, including the options you have for emergency shelter, low cost medical care, and housing. Here in the Twin Cities, a variety of non-profit organizations … Read more
Get Your HS Diploma or GED We all need money to have our needs met. And it’s been proven that if you have a high school diploma, you’re going to … Read more
Interacting With Law Enforcement When your living situation is unstable, you are more likely to encounter police. Many youth on the street talk to cops or security people every day … Read more
Getting Help On Your Own If you were in foster care, juvenile detention or have a case with Child Protection Services, you may be able to access many county services. … Read more
Panhandling is asking other people for money, things or help. Loitering is just sitting or standing around where you’re not supposed to. You can get in trouble for both of … Read more
The statistics are sobering. The stories behind them are heartbreaking, courageous, and inspiring. They need to be heard. Homeless kids are everywhere in our community, but they are often invisible, … Read more