A Lifeline for Our Community’s Youth
Youth Services is a free, multi-pronged, trailblazing program that has empowered young people since 1994. While catering to homeless and at-risk youth, we welcome all young people in need of a safe space, basic needs, and supportive resources.
Taylor's House
Taylor’s House is an emergency home for youth needing temporary shelter, accommodating up to ten youth, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Salem. For youth ages 11 to 18 with nowhere else to turn, Taylor’s House is a safe place to stay and grow.
Taylor’s House offers
- 10 Emergency shelter co-ed beds
- Structured programs to help youth find safety, stability and their place in the community.
- Onsite meeting rooms for appointments, visits and recreation.
- Onsite treatment and counseling services.
David's House
David’s House serves as a safe space for youth in need. Youth can suffer so many instances that result in homelessness, whether it is feeling unsafe in their own home or abuse from a family member. No youth deserves to live like this, so we created a haven for the community’s youth.
David’s House, the first program of its kind in Polk County, will open as a home to five youth and work in close partnership with Central School District, Polk County Family & Community Outreach, faith-based organizations, and the area’s other youth-centric services. David’s House will operate like a true home with meals, chores, homework help, and rides to doctor appointments.
Youth Services offers weekly group gatherings and frequent events, including skillset and leadership development through the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). And for those needing services elsewhere, the Runaway & Homeless Youth Program (RHY) offers referrals and resources—as well as help with the most common problems at-risk youth face.
Eligibility: All youth, between 11–17 years old. If 18, must provide proof of high school or GED program enrollment.
See our “Volunteering” section if you would like to get involved with Youth Services. We are always looking for new volunteers!
Available in Marion County
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Equal Access Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American...
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Stories
“The best thing about being at Taylor’s House is the food. I don’t have to worry about what I’m going to eat, where I’m going to sleep, or hygiene.”