What is HOST HOMES? Host Homes provide an LGBTQ young person ages 18-25 who is experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia with a safe, welcoming, and affirming private and dedicated space for 1-6 months. 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ 55% become homeless due to family rejection 80% report being harassed due to their identity Since […]

Valley Youth House held our Annual Meeting, virtually, on May 21, 2020. The guest speaker was Jonathan Rubin, Deputy Secretary from the PA Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Families. He spoke about the “Future Trends in Child Welfare in the Commonwealth of PA”.  Thank you, Jon, for joining us and speaking […]

Valley Youth House held our Annual Meeting, virtually, on May 21, 2020.  The guest speaker was Jon Rubin, Deputy Secretary from the PA Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Families. He spoke about the “Future Trends in Child Welfare in the Commonwealth of PA”.  The Valley Youth House Nominating Committee also proposed, […]

“The truth is, we are all artists and were born artists.” – Elyse Coldren, Valley Youth House, Art Therapist (Northampton and Carbon County Adolescents Achieving Independence (AAI) Supervisor/ Art@LV Coordinator) At Valley Youth House, art is utilized as a tool for self-expression, communication, skill building (not just artistic skills), enhancing coping skills, or simply for […]