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YOUR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD
1-800-RUNAWAY
“Nobody chooses to be homeless.” – Homeless Youth/TLP Client, age 21
WE CARE
WE CARE
HomePlate:HomePlate is a drop-in and resource center that provides resources for youth.
What is provided?The Basics
Food Showers Hygiene supplies “To Go” Bags with food & hygiene items
Resource & referral Info
Monday Night Drop In: 332 NE 6th in Hillsboro at the Hillsboro Friends ChurchWednesday Night Drop In: 1841 Southwest Merlo Dr. in Beaverton at Merlo High SchoolThursday Night Drop In: 494 E. Main Street in Hillsboro
Call: (503) 707-0268; (503) 867-4954www.homeplateyouth.org
Safe Place:SafePlace is a shelter for youth in Washington County, up to age 19. If you need a place to stay and support services, come to SafePlace. If SafePlace isn’t a good fit, we also provide host family options.
What is provided? Food Clothing Showers Hygiene supplies Safety Place to sleep Interactions with caring adults
Call: (503) 542-2717 | www.boysandgirlsaid.org454 SE Washington Street in Hillsboro
School Supports:The staff in your school are a resource and support to help you succeed. If you have or are thinking of running away, there are staff specifically waiting to help you.
Contact the Homeless School Liaison in your district:
Banks School District (503) 324-5151 Beaverton School District (503) 591-4462 Forest Grove School District (503) 359-8137 ext.3509 Gaston School District (503) 985-7516 ext.292 Hillsboro School District (503) 726-0816 Sherwood School District (503) 825-5480 Tigard-Tualatin School District (503) 431-4144
Created in collaboration with Housing & Support Services Network Youth Sub-Committee and Homeless Education Network. | 8/2012
The Fun Stuff Board games and card
games Basketball, football, etc Arts and crafts projects Conversation
PEOPLE AND PLACES WHO CAN HELP:
ARE YOU THINKING OF
RUNNING AWAY?