Mission Statement
To provide a
safe, supportive environment where Salem's at-risk and homeless youth
may have their immediate needs met as well as have positive
opportunities to reconnect with their community.
Welcome to Home Youth & Resource Center!Last
year, more than 800 youth visited HOME; about 20% were
recently homeless. More than 7,800 meals were served.
HOME
Youth Services
in Salem, Oregon
Eligibility: Youth ages 11 through 17 years, 18 if
still in school.
Day-Shelter: Mon.-Fri. 12:00-7pm; lunch, snacks,
dinner; showers; clothing; toiletries;
laundry; phone; caring adults.
Assistance: Job hunting; help with family & friends;
tutoring; bus transportation;
Life Skills
Homeless Case Management: Goal-setting,
self-sufficiency, tenant training, help
with housing and rental assistance. Part of the ARCHES
program.
Referrals: Health; overnight shelters; mental
health; abuse.
Activities: Games; crafts; computers; sports and
leisure.
Employment: HOME provides entry-level job experience
in janitorial service and
meal preparation.
Runaway & Homeless Youth Project: Outreach Workers,
based at HOME, seek out and engage youth, building
relationships for the purpose of encouraging teens to access
services and find a safer living environment, providing crisis
intervention, support, and further access to supportive
services.
Community Youth Advocate: Families in crisis connect
with the Advocate for screening, support and connections to
services, intervening to preserve the family, improve family
functioning. This project is state-funded through Marion
County Department of Children & Families
Community Support: HOME is a program of Community
Action Agency and is a recipient of United Way dollars. Our
funding comes from a variety of sources including government,
grants and foundations, events, and individual donors. HOME
receives thousands of dollars/year of in-kind and volunteer
support.
In the words of
some of our youth:
HOME helps (me) ”stay off drugs”…. “ I love
home, it is great”… “HOME should be open every day and night”
… “HOME gave me someone to turn to when I needed help” … “HOME
helped get my life back together. Made me open up my eyes”…
“HOME has been a positive place for me to hang out and get
good advice about family and social issues…helped me with
food, clothes, school”… “helps me with my problems”…(helps me)
stay in school and be kinder”.
Have questions? Need help?
Contact: Peggy Kahan, Program Director
(503) 391-6428 |
