Twin Cities Metro Youth Homelessness Services

It’s estimated that more than 6,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night in Minnesota.

Youth in Minneapolis and Saint Paul who are experiencing homelessness can find nonjudgmental support and assistance at LSS. We serve hundreds of youth every year in the Twin Cities metro area, and are committed to providing youth with the resources they need to launch into productive, healthy and independent lives.

If you are interested in making a donation or dropping off supplies, we invite you to participate in Youth Holiday Gifts or support ongoing needs via our donation page.

Shelter

Youth Shelter - Safe House
An emergency crisis shelter for youth ages 16-20.

Housing

Youth Transitional Housing Program - LifeHaven
Housing and support for teen mothers and their children in a family-style home setting.

Youth Transitional Housing Program - Metro Area
A supportive program for youth, ages 18-24, ready to start living in their own apartment in the community.

Youth Transitional Housing Program - Rezek
A two-year transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16-21.

Street Outreach

Street Outreach - Metro Area
Confidential, nonjudgmental support and assistance for youth who have run away from home or are without a stable place to stay.

StreetWorks Collaborative
A collaborative of youth-serving nonprofits, including LSS, that have provided street-based outreach to youth experiencing homelessness in the Metro area since 1994. Streetworks also offers certification training for street outreach workers and other professionals across the state.

Anti-Trafficking

Cherish All Children
Cherish All Children is a ministry that equips congregations with educational tools and resources to prevent child exploitation in their own communities.

Trafficking Education
Helps promote awareness at schools and in the community to prevent youth from falling prey to human traffickers.