We meet LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-24, in a safe, supportive space by conducting free and confidential legal intakes and educational workshops at community centers, shelters, and resource hubs across all five boroughs of New York City.
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
At City Hall, Advocates Call for $15 Million Fund to Support LGBTQ Immigrants
Gay City News
"Voces Latinas, Ali Forney Center, New Pride Agenda, the New York City Anti-Violence Project, the Sex Workers Project, and the Free to Be Youth Project were among other organizations involved in the City Hall rally."
Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say
City Limits
“They’re now saying, ostensibly, we want you to wait a year and a half. You’re more than doubling the time that the person has to wait,” said Amy Leipziger, project director at the Urban Justice Center’s Free to Be Youth Project.”Advocates, Electeds Reaffirm Commitment To Lgbtq-Inclusive Education After Controversial Supreme Court Ruling
Gay City News
“Amy Leipziger, director of the Free To Be Youth project at the Urban Justice Center, told Gay City News that the Supreme Court’s decision indicates a concerning lack of interest in including LGBTQ voices in education."CONTACT
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: [email protected]
Website: www.freetobeyouthproject.org
Hours
M-F: 9:00am – 6:00pm
