Where do the youth at Covenant House come from?
They come from various places. Some are from the local Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They may have come from a highly dysfunctional living environment and are no longer able to live at home or with relatives. They may be high school drop outs who have now realized they need a GED or better skills to get a decent job. They may have fallen prey to substance abuse or domestic abuse, and now need refuge from the streets. While the majority of youth currently served by CHW come from D.C. and Maryland, we welcome and willingly serve any youth in crisis. The NineLine, our emergency hotline for youth, refers youth across the nation to the Covenant House nearest them. No matter their location, if they call Covenant House, we will answer.
