Larkin Street Youth Services: Avenues to Independence (ATI): Housing for Transition Aged Youth

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Larkin Street Youth Services

Avenues to Independence (ATI)

Service Category:

Homeless Young Adults, Housing, Just 4 Me, Transitional Housing

Program Description

The 15-bed Avenues to Independence program is designed to be the final step in each youth’s transition to independent living. This youth program both addresses a youth’s immediate needs for stable housing while preventing future episodes of homelessness. ATI strives to eliminate homelessness by engaging youth, teaching them life skills, and helping them build self-esteem and healthy, life-long habits to support their independence.

Enrollment Information

Wait Time for Service: 6 months to 1 year
Admissions Process: Open Enrollment (noncompetitive
Enrollment Details: You can call the main number and get yourself on the waitlist. You must provide a homeless verification form, staff can explain this process. There is a tour and welcome package, and application process that a client must do before put on the waitlist.
Enrollment Requirements: Homeless verification
Contact: Carlton Benson, Program Manager
Enrollment Phone: (415) 865-1455
Email: [email protected]

Location & Contact

Rating:
Address: 1020 Haight st. San Francisco, CA
Public Transportation: Muni 7, 71, 6
Phone: (415) 865-1455

Website: www.larkinstreetyouth.org

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Program Details

Cost: Free
Hours: All day
Languages: English
Populations Served: Homeless Young Adults, Homeless Young Adults
Eligibility Criteria: Homeless
Weekly Time Commitment: 32 hours of case load work that is via education or employment
Program Length: Up to 24 months
Basic Needs Support: Housing assistance, Food assistance, Transportation assistance
Wraparound Supports: On-site case management, On-site counseling or therapy