Safe Housing
On any given night, there are an estimated 500 homeless youth in the District of Columbia; virtually all of them are on the street through no fault of their own.
LAYC’s housing department aims to connect homeless and vulnerable youth to safe and stable housing. LAYC offers bilingual staff, a culturally sensitive environment, and support services to youth of diverse backgrounds and needs. Youth are able to receive a wide variety of services from safe housing to employment assistance and education re-enrollment. Youth can access a wide variety of resources through collaboration with case managers in our Drop-in Center and our housing programs.
Our Services
Street Outreach
Outreaching to youth through staff and community partnerships.
Drop-In Center
Youth can receive immediate services: showers, hygiene products, diapers. Housing referrals for youth 18-24.
MoCo Reconnect
Montgomery County youth ages 16-24 can access support with housing and other urgent needs.
LGBTQ+ Supportive Housing
Apartment-style housing programs serving youth 18-24 for up to 18 months.
Transitional Living
Apartment-style housing programs serving youth 18-24, including those who are single parents with children younger than 7 years old.
Family-Based Housing
Housing for youth 12-21, an opportunity to live with a certified host family through our Transitional Living Program or Host Homes.
Foster Care
Office of Refugee Resettlement Transitional Foster Care serving ages 5-17.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.