HELP FOSTER YOUTH

Crisis Help by State

Emergency shelters and crisis lines for young people, grouped by state. If you are in danger right now, call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988Emergency 911Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888National Runaway Safeline 1-800-786-2929Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Every State's Crisis Line, with a Call ButtonCall, text or chat — no ZIP code needed.

For Adults & Organizations

The sections below are for people who want to help. If you are a young person looking for help right now, the shelters, crisis lines and hotlines above are for you.

Volunteer

VOLUNTEER LOCALLY

Verified organizations near you that need time rather than money: mentoring, tutoring, advocacy, event help and supply drives. Every link goes to the organization's own website.

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Ways to help

HOW TO HELP

Concrete ways to stand with foster youth where you live — fostering, church involvement, mentoring, CASA advocacy, donating needed items and supporting young adults aging out of care.

  1. Foster a Young Person

    Real local agencies that train, license and support foster families.

    Learn more

  2. Get Your Church Involved

    See how congregations show up for foster youth near them.

    Learn more

Or pick your state below to find local organizations you can mentor, donate to, or support.

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Help Foster Youth is a directory, not a crisis or healthcare provider. Always confirm services, eligibility and hours directly with each organization.