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
Recent Press
NYC Schools Must Meet the Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth
City Limits
“By not requiring schools to have genders and sexualities alliances, or pushing for inclusive curriculum in all schools, the DOE is refusing to take important steps proven to increase the health and safety of students.”
New Yorkers Deserve a Strong Human Rights Commission
City Limits
"Mayor Eric Adams’s current budget contains even more cuts to the commission which do nothing but create unnecessary harm to everyday New Yorkers." Co-written by Amy Leipziger, Director of Free to Be Youth-
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Homeless Trans Youth Are More Than Just Statistics — We’re Fully Realized People
Teen Vogue
"I also fall under some of many other statistics: I’m among the up to 40% of homeless youth in the US who identify as LGBTQ+. I’m one of approximately 8,400 queer youth in New York City who are homeless." - Co-written by Davina Hayes & Free to Be Youth Project Director Amy LeipzigerCONTACT
FREE TO BE
YOUTH
PROJECT
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
