ABOUT US YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS & SERVICES GET INVOLVED BLOG DONATE NEED SHELTER? CALL 404-713-0954 FAST FACTS YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN ATLANTA 495+ youth experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. 11% of youth experincing homelessness have experienced or witnessed violence. 8% of youth aging out of the foster care system will be homeless within 6 months. 1X more youth know about Covenant House than other organizations in Atlanta. OUR STATISTICS 29,354 total nights of shelter were provided this year. 596 youth received shelter last year. 1826 youth were served through our programming. 78% of the youth in the Rights of Passage (independent living) program exit to Permanent Housing. Within 72 hours of being on the streets, a young person is approached for sex. 49% of youth experiencing homelessness have been sexually exploited. Though only 7% of the general population of youth identify as LGBT, a shocking 40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LGBT. This disparity is made even more alarming by the fact that LGBT youth are more likely to be victimized than non-LGBT youth on the streets. 42% of youth experiencing homelessness have experienced abuse as a child. There is a 19% unemployment rate for 16-19 year olds - higher for at-risk youth. This leaves many without options to escape homelessness. Sources: Loyola University New Orleans, Modern Slavery Research Project, Georgia State University, Atlanta Youth Count and Needs Assessment. GET INVOLVED DONATE TODAY VOLUNTEER NOW JOIN AN EVENT COVENANT HOUSE GEORGIA Covenant House Georgia 1559 Johnson Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Main Phone: 404-589-0163 Fax: 404-832-1282 Mailing Address: Covenant House Georgia PO Box 94465 Atlanta, GA 30377 Youth Direct Line: 404-713-0954 501(c)(3) organization - Tax ID#: 13-3523561 - All donations are tax-deductible SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Birthday / ( mm / dd ) Website by Morweb.org Copyright 2021 | Privacy Policy