Dream Center Youth Programs
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides street-based services to homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-21. For questions, contact SOP at 225-286-9344 or streetoutreach@empower225.org.
The Basic Center Program (BCP) provides temporary emergency shelter (in development), preventative services, case management, counseling and linking to resources to eligible runaway or homeless youth, ages 12-17, in Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes who might otherwise end up in contact with law enforcement or in the child welfare systems. For questions, contact BCP at 225-430-0400 or basic.center@empower225.org
The Awareness, Mentorship, Prevention, Protection (AMPP) Violence Prevention Programs goal is to reduce youth violence with comprehensive positive youth development case management.
Housing Programs
Anchor House provides stable housing and support for homeless or at-risk male youth ages 16-21 in Baton Rouge who are trying to improve their lives. It is an eight-bed family-style transitional living program used to create a supportive home environment.