Emergency and Temporary Housing for Youth in Philadelphia
Covenant House
Covenant House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support to young people experiencing homelessness and trafficking in Pennsylvania. This shelter operates 24/7, offering immediate shelter and a continuum of care to youth aged 21 and younger.
Learn more about Covenant House here: https://covenanthousepa.org
Valley Youth House
Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth in Pennsylvania, including those in Philadelphia. Valley Youth House provides a comprehensive range of services to assist youth individuals facing homelessness, trafficking, and other challenges.
Learn more about Valley Youth House here: https://valleyyouthhouse.org
HopePHL
HopePHL is a nonprofit based in Philadelphia that provides housing and trauma-responsive social services aimed at promoting resilience, autonomy, and well-being.
Learn more about HopePHL here: https://www.hopephl.org
Job Training and Education for Youth in Philadelphia
YouthBuild Philly Charter School
YouthBuild Philly empowers young adults aged 17-20 who have not completed high school by providing a two-year program that combines academic education, vocational training, and community service.
Learn more about YouthBuild Philly here: https://www.youthbuildphilly.org
JEVS Human Services
JEVS Human Services offers a range of programs to support local youth in Philadelphia, including programs such as:
Project Wow: a 22-week program proving high school diploma equivalent preparation for individuals aged 17-24
Career Connected Learning Philadelphia: offering paid summer and year-round work experiences for youth and young adults
Orleans Technical College: providing hands-on training in building trades and healthcare
Learn more about JEVS Human Services here: https://www.jevshumanservices.org
Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works is the city's Workforce Development Board, offering various programs for workforce development and Youth Navigators who assist with information about resources for youth and young adults in Philadelphia.
Learn more about Philadelphia Works here: https://philaworks.org
Know Your Rights & Safety Tools for Youth in Philadelphia
National Human Trafficking Hotline & National Domestic Violence Hotline Safety Planning Information
The National Human Trafficking Hotline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline both provide comprehensive safety planning resources and ways on how to discuss with children. These guides cover scenarios such as identifying red flags in relationships or employment, and offer tips for online safety and communication
Learn more about safety planning here:
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/safety-planning-information
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-with-children/
Social Media Safety Guides
Traffickers often exploit social media to target vulnerable youth. Learn how to navigate social media safely and recognize unsafe online situations.
Thorn's NoFiltr Resource Hub: Offers a comprehensive digital hub created by youth for youth. This resource provides educational content on topics such as online grooming, sextortion and healthy online relationships
NetSmartz Social Media Safety Tips of Teens: A program designed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, provides a downloadable tip sheet on various internet safety topics
Learn more about social media safety guides here:
https://www.thorn.org/blog/online-risks-prevention-and-intervention-resources-for-youth/
Language Access & Translation Services
All youth, regardless of language or immigration status, have a right to protection and support.
HIAS Pennsylvania offers free legal representation to immigrant youth, they provide Know-Your-Rights training and legal screenings
The Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs manages Language Access Philly, a service that provides interpretation over the phone, in person, and translation of documents
The National Human Trafficking Hotline offers confidential support in over 200 languages
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides free language services including face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, and video remote interpreting
Learn more about language access and translation services here:
https://hiaspa.org/get-help/access-our-services/
https://www.phila.gov/programs/language-access-philly/