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Our mission is to encourage youth in the transition from homelessness to independent living through empowerment. The program is designed to meet the needs of Native American youth and other youth who are homeless or dependents in state or tribal courts.

Description:
Transitional Living Program (16-21 years old) is an 18 month program designed to facilitate a transition from homelessness to independent living. The State Dependents Program (14-17 years old) is long-term and interim care youth who are placed by DSHS/Tribal referral. We provided access to medical services, cultural activities, educational services, counseling, life skills and so much more.

History:
United Indians Youth Home previously named La-ba-te-yah Youth Home, was founded on January 1, 1992. The facility was based on the vision of Bernie Whitebear, Woody Verzola and others. Through many years of serving Native children establishing a home would be a way to keep them safe and provide them the opportunities to make positive and constructive choices and a better way in life.

Contact people:

Derrick Mckinney, Youth Services Director, (phone), (email) Joseph Mekwam, Housing Counselor, (phone) Hiram Calflooking, Housing Services coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 781-7239

Address:

9010 13th ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.unitedindians.com

Directions:

From I5 North/South take the 85th Street exit. Take 85th Street westbound to 13th Avenue and make a right. One block up, on the right side there is a big white house and park!   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus #15,75,48, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes