Covenant House California: Saving Homeless Kids from the Streets

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Crisis Shelter

The Crisis Shelter provides safe housing, food, clothing, case management, counseling, medical care, and other supportive services to assist homeless, at-risk youth in resolving their crisis situations. This program operates 24-hours daily throughout the year. Once taken into the shelter, each youth is assigned a case manager with whom they develop a service plan based on the individual's needs and short- and long-term goals.

Stories about Our Kids:
Mark Get His Chance

“I felt like I was in hell.” Mark says with a grimace. He shifts in his seat again. He’s uncomfortable talking about what he’s been through. “People don’t know that one of the worst things about being homeless is the embarrassment you feel.”

Growing up in Hemet, California, this 19-year old was like most people his age. He had finished school and was living with his parents and making plans for his future. Things changed for Mark though the day he decided to come out to his parents and tell them he was gay. “They just didn’t approve of the lifestyle.” He says. As a result, Mark was told to pack his things and find his own way of surviving. “I remember I had to call a friend to come pick me up. It was tough.”...Click here to read more