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Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC) is a youth-informed and youth-led organization in Columbus, OH, dedicated to creating a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA youth and their allies. Through their diverse and experienced staff, KYC offers free programming, housing, and support services to queer youth across Ohio, focusing on social activities, leadership development, life-skills, and health and wellness education. Committed to racial justice and equity, KYC celebrates the multiple identities of LGBTQIA youth and actively participates in events advocating for visibility and equality. With over 5,000 visits to their Drop-in Center in 2022, KYC connects young people with wraparound services, housing assistance, and training opportunities for youth-serving professionals, school staff, and organizations.Generated from the website

Established in 1983, the Ohio Youth Advocate Program assists children, youths and families throughout Ohio. It offers in-home care, wraparound, advocacy and case management services. The organization provides emergency shelter services for individuals with behavioral disorders. The Ohio Youth Advocate Program offers therapeutic and medical care services for the victims of drug and alcohol abuse. Additionally, it provides transitional and supervised independent living services, as well as maintains community training homes. The organization also offers adoption and mental health care services. The Ohio Youth Advocate Program provides assistance with finance procurement, legal counseling, and information and referral services. It offers training related to independent living skills development. The organization maintains a presence in Columbus, Ohio.