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| Street Youth |
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There are 300 to 2,000 youth living on
the streets of Spokane at any given time.
The youth are on the streets because of
abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual)
and many others are thrown out of their
homes. There are some that leave home out
of rebellion, but few of these kids remain
on the streets for an extended period of
time. The homeless youth end up downtown
where drugs, crime, and sexual exploitation
are the norm. Without a support base, they
turn to prostitution, drug dealing and using,
pimping, theft, and panhandling in order
to make the money necessary for survival.
If positive adult role models don't intervene,
these kids will likely continue this abusive
and criminal behavior into adulthood.
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Every child we come in contact with is
different. They are all involved in street
life, but have various needs ranging from
a caring, listening ear to permanent stable
housing. Since there is such a wide range
of needs it is hard for us to list them
all, so we have tried to compile a modest
list of some common needs we encounter everyday.
- Housing- safe, economical or free
- Jobs- Either career oriented or part-time
to start off with
- Job training- Specific skills taught
to help secure career jobs, and help filling
out resumes and interviewing skills
- Daycare- Safe, loving environment where
clients' children can be left while the
client is working, in school or tutoring
at CCW or following through on legal obligations.
- Families- Christian families who are
willing and able to take in a youth on
the street to help them through the process
of exiting street life.
- Supplies- Hygiene packet items, clothing
room items, school and tutoring items…
- Tutoring- These kids need adults who
are able and willing to tutor them in
all subject areas that will help them
complete their GED or get their diploma.
- Counseling- Professionals are needed
to help walk kids who are willing through
the process of reconciliation with their
parents, and what other issues they need
to deal with.
- Christian men and women to show them
the love of Christ. Find
out how to become a volunteer
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