Leech Lake Homeless Youth Program

Resource Hotlines

a Program that assists youth ages(16-24) that are at risk, transitioning from out of home placements, currently or previously homeless, experiencing abuse and neglect, conflicts with parents due to alcohol and or drug dependency, parents that have mental health concerns or disabilities and youth runaways.

Program Guidelines

The HYA Program will provide services that include but not limited to:

Information, referral, and support
Positive, supportive, non-judgemental role models
Case Management
Remain in compliance
Application Fees
Rental Assistance - Security Deposit
Birth Certificate and ID's


Independent Living Skills

Rental Agreements
Job Seeking and Job Retention Strategies
Setting and Meeting Educational Goals
Accessing Local Resources
Transportation


Program Eligibility

16‐21 years old
Homeless by federal guidelines
Unaccompanied youth
Must meet program guidelines, meeting weekly with case manager, job readiness classes, legal matters, school attendance, working towards independent living.