Youth Profile: Khalil is Ready to Take on the Future
Khalil, a resident of Covenant House New Orleans, is on his way to college this fall, where he will pursue a bachelor’s degree in business management.
Our youth face some of the greatest challenges in our community. With the help of the Covenant House New Orleans family, they receive the relentless support, unconditional love, and absolute respect they need to begin healing and start building brighter futures.
Facts & Figures
Last year, we provided comprehensive services to 896 youth. Our Crisis Center cared for 480 young people. We expanded the number of off-site independent apartments available for individuals and families, including graduates of our Rights of Passage transitional living program. We also provided supportive housing for our youth with chronic mental illness and disabilities.
60% of our young people come to us from New Orleans, 26% from around Louisiana, and 14% from across the country.
- 24/7 Crisis Care: 480 youth and children served. 70% found stable housing and/or family reunification.
- Rights of Passage (ROP): 112 youth and children served. 86% graduated with a supportive job and stable housing.
- Medical & Behavioral Healthcare: 98% of our residents received comprehensive care in our onsite clinic, in partnership with Tulane Medical School. 81% showed improved functioning in jobs, school, and interpersonal relations.
- Employment: 214 youth found work or entered job training programs.
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How Can You Help?
In the past 10 years, the number of youth in our care has grown from 45 to over 200 per night. Support our youth as they work to reach their incredible potential.
