We Help Youth Facing Homelessness in Los Angeles, California

Youth Shelter and Housing

Covenant House California offers youth shelter and housing in Los Angeles County and beyond. At our Los Angeles site, we serve at-risk youth throughout the area, offering a safe, welcoming space and essential services.

• Crisis Care & Short-Term Shelter: Through our Safe Haven program, we offer immediate emergency shelter where youths’ basic needs are met, including a meal, shower, hygiene products, clothes, medical care, and a warm bed. They will then be connected to supportive services to help them thrive.
• Rights of Passage: Our transitional housing program offers longer-term housing and support to help youth prepare for and transition to independent living.
• Rapid Re-Housing: H2O (Housing2Opportunity),CHC’s Rapid Re-Housing program, helps youth secure apartments, cover move-in and rental costs, and provide ongoing support for up to 24 months before youth take over their leases.
• Affordable-for-Youth Housing: We help find housing that is accessible and affordable for young renters.

Learn more about CHC’s other housing programs and shelter locations: Anaheim, Hayward, Oakland, Santa Clara

Safety and Well-Being at our Shelters

Covenant House California is a safe space. Regardless of race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression, our team treats every youth who walks through our door with absolute respect and unconditional love.

Our Programs and Services

Beyond shelter, we offer comprehensive services to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of youth facing homelessness.

• Drop-In Services: Through our Support Center, young people can access short-term support and emergency care.
• On-Site Medical: We offer access to free healthcare, including medical and mental health services.
• Outreach Services: Our street outreach teams meet unhoused youth where they are, offering basic supplies, building trust, and sharing information about resources available at Covenant House. We also partner with schools and community organizations to help identify signs of homelessness and human trafficking.
• Job Training & Readiness: Our employment specialists offer career guidance, help young people navigate job applications, prepare for interviews, dress professionally, and search for meaningful opportunities to succeed long term. We also offer a select amount of both on-site and off-site job internships for youth looking to grow their job experience.
• Education Services: Our education specialists provide support to youth as they continue or complete their schooling. Services include tutoring, mentoring, GED and ESL support, plus onsite diploma programs through Five Keys Charter School and local school district partners.
• Spiritual Ministry: Our Spiritual Ministry program offers youth, staff, and volunteers opportunities to explore faith, find meaning, and give back to others, while supporting young people who come from a faith background or are seeking spiritual growth. Welcoming those of all faiths.
• Other Services: Meals, showers, hygiene kits, new clothing and shoes, case management, transportation assistance, aftercare, bilingual staff (English/Spanish)

Our Services and Programs Are Always Free

There is absolutely no cost to stay at Covenant House California or access our services. Our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for youth to get the support they need.

Learn more about the youth services at CHC.