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At the heart of Larkin Street Youth Services is our firm commitment to helping
youth move beyond
street life – a commitment that has fueled the agency's mission and our
development of a
comprehensive continuum of services for youth between the ages of 12-24
that stands as a nationally
recognized model of innovative and effective care for homeless and runaway
youth.
- In 2008-2009, Larkin Street engaged over 3,600 homeless and runaway youth in services and Larkin Street’s housing programs kept youth off the streets for 86,064 nights.
- 111 Hire Up program clients found jobs at an average hourly wage of $10.82.
- 113 youth re-engaged in education by enrolling at Larkin Street’s on-site high school.
- Last year, Larkin Street helped 96 formerly homeless kids to enroll in post-secondary education including San Francisco State University, City College of San Francisco, Golden Gate University, Los Angeles City College, Portland State University and Heald College.
- 80% of youth who complete Larkin Street’s comprehensive programs exit street life.
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Michael
Michael arrived in San Francisco at age 17, suffering from depression
and methamphetamine addiction after living on the streets in LA for more
than a year.
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Angela
Angela grew up in the foster care system, and found herself without the skills or
resources to make it on her own when she left the system at 18. |
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Jake
Jake grew up with a mom who had serious mental health issues that were not addressed.
Shortly before his 18th birthday, Jake and his mom lost their housing, and he
found himself on his own. |
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Diana
Diana is a young woman who was shuttled back and forth among countless
foster care and group homes before she landed at Larkin Street’s emergency shelter for
older youth, the Lark-Inn. |
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