Please reach out to your Congressional representatives!

A new bill was recently introduced that would direct President Obama to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.

With over 3 million reports of abuse and neglect, which cost tax-payers $104 billion there is strong incentive to improve child welfare system.

Together, we must urge our representatives to vote for this key legislation!

Imagine answering 500,000 phone calls for help every year! Covenant House does just that through its Nineline hotline.

Thousands of troubled youth – and the adults who care about them – call us or visit our Nineline web site, looking for help and support to understand the issues they face – serious problems like abuse, running away, basic needs and suicide.

Even more kids and families could benefit from our 24/7 Nineline service. Learn more about Nineline.

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What Kyle really needed was a family to love and believe in him. When he came to Covenant House, we became his refuge, his sanctuary and his love. We immediately began working with Kyle toward a new future one filled with hope, not heartache.

Never afraid of hard work, Kyle earned his high school diploma, an accomplishment that filled him with pride. He says he couldn't have done it without his family at Covenant House, who restored his spirit when he needed it most.

Like Kyle, many of the kids who come to Covenant House have never known a mother's care. And without it, they feel scared, empty, and alone. But Covenant House is here to give kids the love they need, and to help them transcend the sadness and build the bridge to a better future filled with absolute, pure, and unconditional love.

This Mother's Day, help us nurture homeless kids. With your support, every kid who comes to Covenant House will get the food, clothing, shelter, care, and love they need to make a fresh start.

With great gratitude,

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America’s streets are teeming with dangerous predators – brutal pimps, gangs and pornographers. These human traffickers buy and sell children, especially homeless kids, who only want someone to trust.

Covenant House knows all about the dangers these kids face, and we’re working harder than ever to protect them. But we need your help. We need to hear your voice. Please complete our special survey and tell us how you think we can best end human trafficking and teen homelessness.

Criminals who engage in human trafficking aren’t always what they seem. Their evil intentions are disguised by a warm, friendly and caring façade. But this is all just part of their game to deceive trusting kids with the promise of a place to stay, a good meal and a better life.

Like thousands of homeless and runaway kids looking for a second chance, young Michelle was lured in – and trapped – by a human trafficker. Instead of a new start, she found herself forced into a life of prostitution….

 

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Will You Help Just 1 Kid?

You don’t have to save thousands of kids from the streets in order to make a difference. You can help Just 1 Kid and change a life forever.

Our new Just 1 Kid campaign asks you to do whatever you can to help one kid living on the streets. The campaign will culminate with our Candlelight Vigil on November 5th when Covenant House supporters gather to remember the thousands of homeless kids still living on our streets, and on November 7th in a National Day of Service.

Please join the Just 1 Kid campaign and take action in whatever way fits your talents, interests, and lifestyle. A group in New York has formed a team to run on behalf of Covenant House in the New York City Marathon. Follow their example and do whatever you can to help Just 1 Kid!

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