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Programs for Youth <br /> Open Doors for Youth will offer a safe and welcoming site for youth to begin developing trust <br /> and self-reliance. We realize that the young people entering our doors very likely have <br /> experienced serious adversity and trauma. They all have unique needs, experiences, abilities <br /> and aspirations. Our programs are youth-centered. We will guide and support them as they <br /> develop their personal goals and plans for moving forward. <br /> Our intention is to partner with existing community organizations and resources in offering <br /> these needed goods and services. <br /> Immediate needs: <br /> • clothing <br /> • access to food support (food shelf) <br /> • on-site meal <br /> • help with transportation (gas cards, rides) <br /> • assistance in finding overnight shelter <br /> • computer and internet access <br /> • laundry and shower facilities <br /> • sleeping bags and pillows <br /> • hygiene supplies <br /> • a safe, supportive place to relax or work <br /> Services: <br /> • case management <br /> • medical and mental health support and referral <br /> • legal assistance <br /> • education and employment support <br /> • assistance in securing stable housing <br /> • tutoring <br /> • independent living skills training <br /> • empowerment activities <br /> Trained volunteers will staff the drop-in center. All volunteers having direct interaction with the <br /> youth will clear a background check and complete a training program.Training will cover such <br /> topics as: 1) being trauma informed, 2 )using a person-centered approach rather than a <br /> program-centered approach, and 3) mandated reporting. Additional workshops on related <br /> issues (such as sex trafficking) will also be available to our volunteers. <br />