Our Advocacy Work

Covenant House is on the front line of the fight against trafficking – providing direct care for young survivors at our sites across the Americas and working to stop this exploitation as part of the largest anti-trafficking coalition in the United States.

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A large number of our youth come to us from the foster care system – many have been treated like "a paycheck" or were stripped of support at age 18 or 21. Through ongoing advocacy efforts, we work to bring broader attention to faults within the foster care system.

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Many young people entering our programs are unemployed, or lack a high school diploma or GED. We provide education and workforce development services and fight for more effective policies to connect youth experiencing homelessness with crucial resources in these areas.

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Solving youth homelessness requires more than just short-term solutions. Transitional living programs are a proven means to help youth move from homelessness to lifelong stability. That’s why we advocate for critical legislation to help fund long-term housing options for youth overcoming homelessness.

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