Resources For Youth

The 211 Warmline is the District of Columbia’s centralized hub for social service resources and referrals.

The Amara Legal Center provides free trauma-informed legal representation, access to support services, and advocacy for a more equitable legal system for individuals impacted by sex trafficking or involved in

Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants. They provide legal services, including immigration and domestic violence matters, mental health assistance, and case management. Ayuda also helps immigrants from

Bread for the City helps low-income DC residents develop their power to determine the future of their own communities. They provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services

CASA for Children of DC is a leading voice in advocacy for court-involved youth in the District of Columbia. CASA DC connects specially-trained Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to support

The Children's National Hospital's Emergency Department offers various services to children including specialty care in inpatient and outpatient settings, 24/7 pediatric emergency care, and more.

Community Family Life Services, Inc. (CFLS) provides children, families, and adults with the tools and resources needed to move beyond poverty and homelessness. CFLS also supports women who are returning

Courtney’s House offers trauma-informed, survivor-led support for youth and young adults ages 11 to 24 who have experienced sex trafficking. The organization is survivor-led and committed to empowering individuals through

The Crime Victims Compensation Program offers financial assistance to victims of crime and their families to help cover crime-related expenses. Eligible compensation may include funeral and burial costs, medical and

The DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the public child welfare agency in the District of Columbia responsible for protecting child victims and those at risk of abuse

DC Children’s Law Center provides free legal services to low-income parents and caregivers in the following areas: access to healthcare issues for children, Adult guardianship, Child disability-related issues such as

Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization committed to helping families and neighborhoods realize a brighter future through the provision of family support services, affordable housing,

The East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (ERFSC) works with the community to support families, provide a safe space for youths to thrive, and decrease violence. They work to ensure seniors

Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative is one of five neighborhood-based collaboratives in the District of Columbia, which make up the city-wide Healthy Families, Thriving Communities Collaborative network. Their mission is to

The mission of the Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative (GAFSC) is to support children, youth, and families in becoming healthy, empowered, and connected within a multicultural community. The GAFSC has