Lost-N-Found Youth

Housing & Shelter · New York · Free

Atlanta-based shelter and services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth ages 13-25. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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