Our Residential Center welcomes you 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no questions asked. If you need a safe place to stay, please contact us. Our Fort Lauderdale location accepts youth ages 18-22 including pregnant and parenting youth and their babies.
In Fort Lauderdale: Call us at (954) 561-5559 or (800) 683-8338 or find us at 733 Breakers Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
For access to additional local referrals, contact your school district’s guidance or social work department, your pastor, or your local helpline.
Call us and we will figure out a plan.
One bag that can fit in a locker (like a locker at school).
It ranges based on your age. It starts at 6:30pm and can go up from there.
You will be asked some basic questions regarding your current needs, health and wellbeing then you will have a choice to stay with us or take what you need (food, shower, clothing) and leave the building.
We will not turn you away if you need shelter. We will be able to house you overnight.
Coming to Covenant House Florida is a choice. You are not required to stay longer than you need to.
You will still need to answer the basic intake questions and fill out some paperwork with the help of staff members and you are welcome to clean clothes, food or a shower before you leave.
Yes, you will have up to 6 roommates.
A qualified member of staff will be assigned to the intake process. Your caseworker will conduct a full assessment on your needs and life goals and partner with you to build a tailored plan with you to help you reach your goal(s). This process takes approximately two weeks.
You will have access to programs such as Job Readiness Training, Substance Abuse Intervention, Life Skills Classes, Transportation Assistance, Education, Parenting Education, Housing Assistance, and Support and a safe place to stay while you are working towards your goal(s).
No. You will not be asked or required to pay for any services.
We have very generous people in our community who financially support your journey to independence or family reunification. Your room, food, and classes are completely free of charge.
YES! We have an amazing team dedicated to helping you! We want you to be successful in life!
Some are like you. Some are not like you but you’ve all got something in common, you are all age 21 and under and you’re looking for a better way forward.