Covenant House Georgia | Resources for homeless youth Atlanta [Video]

Covenant House Georgia said in the latest count, approximately 3,300-3,500 young people were identified as homeless in the City of Atlanta.

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Alfred Garner, Chief of Programs at Covenant House Georgia, said the organization offers a variety of resources: “That looks like support services, case management, academic support, workforce development, youth engagement and recreational therapy.”

He added, “Most importantly, a housing factor, we provide different tiers of housing for young adults.”

Garner said it’s this basic need many young adults lack across the city.

“Based on the last PIT (Point In Time) count that we had in the city of Atlanta, we had approximately 3,300-3,500 young people that they counted as being homeless,” Garner explained.

He explained that by the end of this fiscal year, more than 1,700 young adults will walk through their doors.

“So, we’re tapping on a little …

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