LGBTQ+ YOUTH PROGRAM
ages 12-17
UPCOMING MEETINGS
*Due to Covid-19 our Youth Council program will be taking place through Zoom online platform. We are still meeting the1st & 3rd Saturday of every month. Questions? Contact Kevin at somosyouth@somosfamiliavalle.org
LOCATION
Friends of the Family, 16861 Parthenia St, North Hills, CA 91343
DESCRIPTION
This is a support, empowerment, and leadership program with a social justice lens available for free for youth, ages 12-17, who identify as LGBTQ+, immigrant, people of color, and/or straight allies interested in making new friends, discussing life issues and ideas that matter to them, learning about mental health, diversity, inclusion, the power of community, advocacy, organizing, and social justice. Let's create change together.
POPULATIONS
This program is designed for youth who are between the ages of 12 and 17, specifically for middle and high school students who are:
• LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies
• immigrant children and teens
• students experiencing bullying in school
Although our focus populations are the communities mentioned above, please know that all middle and high school students are welcome! We have members who identify as "allies" or "supporters".
• LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies
• immigrant children and teens
• students experiencing bullying in school
Although our focus populations are the communities mentioned above, please know that all middle and high school students are welcome! We have members who identify as "allies" or "supporters".
COST
Free
SERVICE LENGTH
3 hours
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INTERSECTIONS NEARBY
Balboa & Parthenia stop
CONTACT
Questions? Preguntas? Email somosyouth@somosfamiliavalle.org