We work to interrupt the cycles of poverty and criminalization that prevent homeless and street-involved young people from living fulfilling lives free from discrimination, abuse, and oppression.
FYP HELPS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND LGBTQ+ YOUTH IN PARTICULAR, OVERCOME LEGAL BARRIERS SO THEY CAN THRIVE.
Immigration
Represent undocumented youth experiencing homelessness in NYC to obtain legal immigration status
Affirming Identity Documents
Help youth of all genders obtain legal name changes and ID documents that reflect their new name and gender marker
Shelter and Support
Help young people access the shelter and public benefits to which they are entitled
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Recent Press
Resolution or Regression? The Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Our Schools
City Limits
"This past year we have seen our fragile bubble come under siege by a deliberate, dogged campaign to dismantle the rights of queer students in school" - FYP Project Director Amy Leipziger.Leave The Vanderbubble, We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever
Vanderbilt Hustler
“Our organization, the Free to Be Youth Project, believes the key to this collective action can begin by bridging this gap between urban and rural queer advocacy...To that end, we are partnering with the Oasis Center in Nashville to bring support and resources to queer and questioning youth."Honorees Bring Determination And Perseverance To The 2024 Gay City News Impact Awards, Presented By Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Gay City News
“’Being recognized by Gay City News is incredibly important and validating because [there have] been so many ups and downs [since COVID-19],’ said Amy Leipziger, the Project Director for the Free to Be Youth Project.”CONTACT
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We welcome your questions and comments
Main Office
40 Rector Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10006
Telephone: 877-716-1446
Email: fyp@urbanjustice.org
Hours
M-F: 9:00am – 6:00pm
