Every young person deserves a safe place to sleep, someone who cares, and the opportunity to build a future.
According to the 2025 Los Angeles Youth Count, an estimated 2,378 transition age youth ages 18–24 are experiencing homelessness. They are sleeping in cars, staying temporarily on couches, cycling through shelters, or living on the streets. LGBTQ+ youth and young people aging out of foster care face especially high risk. While overall homelessness declined in 2025, the number of unsheltered children and teens under 18 increased by nearly 22%, underscoring the growing urgency for youth-centered solutions.
At The Village Family Services, we are committed to changing this trajectory. Through our Drop-In Center and Housing Navigation services, we provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive support that helps youth ages 14–25 stabilize, heal, and build a path forward.
As the Youth Coordinated Entry System (YCES) Lead for Service Planning Area 2 (SPA 2), we are the first point of contact for young people experiencing homelessness across the San Fernando Valley. We match every youth who comes through our doors with a dedicated case manager who helps them:
- Identify appropriate housing solutions (shelter, transitional, or permanent)
- Access wraparound services including education, employment, and mental health care
- Navigate a coordinated system of care focused on long-term independence
Our Ending Youth Homelessness program is grounded in the belief that there’s no wrong door at our Village, only caring professionals and a committed community ready to help.
