Resources for Homeless Youth

“The mission of WAHRS is to provide the best, most efficient and effective services to run away and homeless youth, including those who are pregnant and/or parenting.

WAHRS, through a cooperative, strategically organized system between private member agencies, provides programs that strengthen families, prevent family dissolution, promote self-sufficiency, and assure safe, stable, and supportive homes for youth, young parents and their children” (WAHRS).

To find resources and support all throughout Wisconsin, click here!

Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin offers many supports for youth in Dane County including:

• Temporary Shelter – providing a safe environment and additional supports.
• Street Outreach – connects youth with resources they need to be safe and healthy including personal care items, HIV/STI prevention supplies, and referrals to meals, other shelters or services.
• CHOICES – a support and education group for teenage girls providing a safe and confidential place to discuss issues they face.
• Teens Like Us – a safe place providing support and education for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and straight allies.
• Top Ten – a peer education program to discuss youth concerns and plan presentations for school and community outreach. Topics include: HIV/STI prevention, ADOA, bullying, harassment, homophobia, LGBTQ issues, family violence, and accepting differences.

Address: 2720 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53704
Phone & 24 hour help Line: (608) 251-1126

"This page is a one-stop spot for youth, and those who help youth, to find housing. This page lists all HUD homeless programs and initiatives that can be used by youth and youth serving providers to help prevent and end youth homelessness, as well as resources, publications, and relevant links to other agencies and organizations" (OneCPD).

Here is a list of resources throughout the nation from the Family and Youth Services Bureau.