Youth Stories

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    Calvin: Off the Streets and Preparing for College

    Calvin sounds like a typical, if overachieving, college-bound freshman. He graduated last spring with a prestigious four-year Rotary scholarship. He was the captain of his soccer team and counts meeting the owner of the Seattle Storm as one of the highlights of his year. But college, and even high school, were not always in Calvin’s future. Read more

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    Cassy: Employment Leads to Independence

    When Cassy first walked into ISIS House, YouthCare’s transitional living program for LGBTQ youth 18-21, “she looked terrified.” Her home life had been unstable and violent. She was taught few positive life skills and there was certainly no talk of building a future. As a deaf woman, she faced further challenges. Read more