Permanent Supportive Housing

Normally in person and remotely during the pandemic, Identity provides GED preparation classes and tutoring in Spanish and English through our two Youth Opportunity Centers in Gaithersburg and Crossroads for older youth ages 14-25 seeking reconnect with their education and obtain their High School diploma.

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Adults, Young Adults, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth

Services

Graduation Requirements Programs

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Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
415 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
7676 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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English as a Second Language Classes (View Details)

Normally in person and virtually during the pandemic, Identity provides basic English as a Second Language classes for older youth and youth seeking to reconnect with their education ages 14-25 at our two Youth Opportunity Centers in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park.

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Immigrants, Limited English Proficiency, African Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth

Services

English as a Second Language

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Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
415 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
7676 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Workforce Development (View Details)

Normally in person and virtually during the pandemic, Identity works with older youth at our two Youth Opportunity Centers to help them gain sustainable, meaningful employment and a firm footing on a career pathway. We offer job-readiness training, career navigation support, paid and unpaid work experiences, mentoring and coaching, GED preparation...

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Immigrants, Limited English Proficiency, Foster Children, Homeless Youth

Services

English as a Second Language

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Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
415 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
7676 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Case Management Services (Individual & Family) (View Details)

Bilingual case managers help youth and families access their needs and connect to public and private benefits and safety-net services such as emergency food, housing, clothing and legal assistance, and health and mental health care. During the pandemic we have expanded eligibility to include any resident in need from across Montgomery County as we...

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Families, At Risk Youth, Foster Children, Homeless Youth

Services

Transitional Case/Care Management

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Identity, Inc. Main Office
414 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wheaton HS
12601 Dalewood Dr
Wheaton, MD 20906

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Harriet Tubman Shelter (View Details)

The Harriet Tubman Home is a temporary shelter that provides services for youth in need of emergency placement; youth in transition; short-term stabilization; or youth pending placement as an alternative to detention.

Organization: Hearts and Homes for Youth

Target Population

Juvenile Offenders, Males, Homeless Youth

Services

Group Homes for Dependent Children

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Hearts and Homes for Youth
1320 Fenwick Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Helen Smith Girls' Group Home (View Details)

Helen is a program uniquely tailored to meet the needs of adolescent females by providing individual and group therapy, employability development and placement, educational advocacy and support, case management, referral and coordination for health services, substance abuse treatment, family therapy and additional necessary services, as well as lif...

Organization: Hearts and Homes for Youth

Target Population

Females, Homeless Youth

Services

Group Homes for Dependent Children

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Hearts and Homes for Youth
1320 Fenwick Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Kemp Mill Boys’ Group Home (View Details)

Kemp Mill Boys’ Group Home is nestled in a quiet, family oriented community in Silver Spring, Maryland. The peaceful surroundings allow for reflective work by the clients and reduce the distractions and temptations that were present in the boys’ previous life situations. The young men attend community schools and hold part time jobs with many of th...

Organization: Hearts and Homes for Youth