LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES

Larkin Street Youth Services specializes in comprehensive support services for transition-age youth and individuals experiencing homelessness. Their core capabilities include the administration of Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) programs, the operation of youth-focused shelters and supportive housing, and the implementation of the Fledgling Housing Support Program (FHSP). The organization provides critical interventions such as academic supports, behavioral health services for transition-age youth, and the management of resource hubs for foster parent support. The organization maintains deep operational relationships with the Department of Homelessness Services and the Mayor's office, where they primarily deliver housing stability and emergency shelter services. They also partner with the Department of Public Health to provide behavioral health services and collaborate with the Chief of Children, Youth, and Families to deliver academic support programs. Additional experience includes providing human services and economic workforce development initiatives through the Human Services Agency and the Economic and Workforce Development department. Their industry focus is centered on the social services and public health sectors, specifically targeting the intersection of youth development, homelessness prevention, and crisis intervention. They position themselves as a multi-disciplinary provider capable of integrating housing, health, and educational supports to serve vulnerable populations.