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Family Promise of Berks County Inc. - U-Turn Program

325 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601

Eligibility

- Homeless or at risk transitional aged youth 17-24 for Drop-In Center - Willing and capable of working on goals - Attend school if applicable - Seeking employment

Hours

Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Fridays, Closed Drop-in Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00pm to 5:00pm and various times when case manager is available

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Services can be accessed via phone, walk-in, referral, email, or by appointment.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Berks, PA

U-Turn serves teens and young adults up to the age of 24 with advocacy, case management, shelter, permanent housing and more. Focus on education, employment and housing stabilization. The Drop-In Center offers youth a place to shower, cook, do laundry, access computers, peer connections & dedicated staff. New and Impactful initiatives: - Expanded case management hours Case managers assist with document recovery e.g. Real ID, Drivers license, social security cards, birth certificates

Providing organization

Family Promise of Berks County Inc.

Family Promise of Berks County believes in keeping families together and youth off the streets while providing hope, a new beginning and opportunities for change. Their mission is to help families and youth experiencing homelessness and economic insecurity achieve housing stability. Their core programs deliver vital services to the community through prevention, diversion, rapid rehousing, case management, budget counseling and more.