Student Stability Program

Location

The Willows

3800 S Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98118
United States

Hours

Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday Closed

Contact

Program Contact
206.209.5665
SSP@ywcaworks.org
Program Manager
mgreene@ywcaworks.org
Metesa Greene
YWCA Student Stability Program provides comprehensive youth programming and housing services to Black/African-American students and their families experiencing housing instability, offering: youth leadership and empowerment; housing search and placement services; advocacy; and resource referrals.

YWCA Student Stability Program serves Black/African-American youth and families experiencing housing instability. Youth must be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools to be eligible for services. Interested or eligible youth/families can contact their school McKinney Vento liaison or the YWCA directly for more information on enrolling. Program services are offered on-site at our Willows office as well as virtually, as needed.

The program offers:

  • Housing services: Help finding shelter and/or housing, taking care of past rental debt, getting financial assistance for move-in, and more!
  • Advocacy: One-on-one support for making and meeting housing, academic, and other life goals
  • Youth leadership and empowerment: Programs and activities to build skills and make peer connections
  • Resource referrals: Connections to needed services and supports

Please note that evening & weekend hours are scheduled by appointment.

Eligibility & Enrollment

Youth must be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools to be eligible for services. Interested or eligible youth/families can contact their school McKinney Vento liaison or the YWCA directly for more information on enrolling.

Services Offered

Youth Development

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