Tuesday, April 26, 2011

40% of homeless teens identify as LGBT, about 11% of teenagers overall identify as LGBT.

Youth living on the street are more likely to have sex before they turn 13.

Almost half of homeless teens are involved in prostitution.

Over 70% of youth who have left home, left because of physical or sexual abuse.

Homeless youth are more likely to become involved in illegal drugs and shoplifting. 

Many street youth avoid using shelters because of fear of discrimination. 

We are here to change that.