Covenant House Florida (CHF) provides shelter and services to youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We have two locations in Florida: Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. All our services are free of charge. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for youth to get the support they need.
Youth Shelter and Housing
- Drop-in Center: Our Resource Center gives homeless youth access to essentials like food, showers, clothing, and hygiene products. They can also enroll in case management services to get support creating plans and getting access to additional services.
- Transitional Housing: Through the Rights of Passage Apartment Living Program (ROPAL), CHF Orlando places young people in scattered-site apartments located in Orange and Osceola counties.
Safe Space for all Youth
We prioritize the safety and well-being of all our young people and provide unconditional support and assistance. Our staff is trained to ensure LGBTQ+ youth and all young people, receive services regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Programs and Support Services
- Street Outreach: Our outreach teams deliver meals, hygiene items, and referrals to homeless youth across Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties.
- Education and Career Planning: We encourage youth to pursue educational goals through GED classes and partnerships with local colleges offering tuition waivers for CHF students. They can also get employment assistance through our workforce development program, focusing on building skills needed to find and maintain a job.
- Y.E.S. Osceola - Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Osceola program
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Additional support services including lockers, service referrals, counseling, life skills workshops, transportation assistance, and trafficking survivor services.
Learn more about our youth services in Orlando
Find information on Covenant House Florida’s other site, in Fort Lauderdale.
