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Homelessness has been an issue that has plagued the Washington, D.C. area for many years. Due to immigration laws, gangs, early teen pregnancy, alcohol, and substance abuse, many Latino youth end up on the streets without a helping hand. Without a stable place to live, these youth cannot gain the skills and experience they need to become successful and independent adults. The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) created the Street Outreach Program (SOP) to identify homeless youth on the streets and connect them to the services they need to begin to build a path to self-sufficiency. The SOP staff works together with the youth to find alternatives for long-term housing or family reunification.

Mission

Locate and provide crisis intervention and referral services to runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 16 to 21 years old.

Services

SOP provides comprehensive services to participants including:

• Referrals for short and long-term housing;
• Support in moments of crisis;
• Referrals to individual, family and group counseling;
• Assistance getting IDs, birth certificates and other documents;
• Assistance applying for medical insurance;
• Assistance applying for food stamps, WIC and other community resources;
• Food, clothing and emergency medical supplies;
• Transportation;
• Access to other LAYC programs.

Conditions for Admission

• Any youth who has needs housing and/or emergency shelter.

Admission Procedure

• SOP staff conduct a basic intake with participants to identify areas of need;
• Intakes can be scheduled by calling the contact number below.

Contact Information

Laura Bowman Pimentel
RHY Programs Administrator
202.319.2624
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Elmer Diaz
Outreach Worker
202.319.2614
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3031 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009