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Boys & Girls Clubs
Bobbie Littrell Teen Center
333 W Court St
Pasco, Washington 99301
Hours: M - F: 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM and 1:00 - 5:00 on No School days
509-543-2905
A teen center that offers a wide variety of after school and evening activities for teens grades 6-12.


Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties
Main Branch
6001 N Road 84
Pasco, Washington 99301
(509)543-9980
Encourage and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens. Locations throughout the Tri-Cities are: Kennewick, West Richland, Finley, Pasco, and Benton City.


Catholic Family & Child Services
Richland
2139 Van Giesen
Richland,
Hours: M-F | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(509) 946-4645
(509) 545-6145
Local Independent Living Skills provider under a contract with DSHS to assist foster youth in learning the skills they need to successfully transition out of foster care and live on their own.


Pasco
2110 W. Henry Street
Suite 4
Pasco,
Hours: M-F | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(509) 545-6145
(509) 946-4645
Local Independent Living Skills provider under a contract with DSHS to assist foster youth in learning the skills they need to successfully transition out of foster care and live on their own.


Child Help
National Child Abuse HOTLINE
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
1-800-422-4453
1-800-4-A-CHILD
The hotline provides information and referral for anyone with concerns about child abuse.
All calls are anonymous and confidential. 


Child Protective Services (CPS)
Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
1661 Fowler
Richland,
Hours: M-F | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(509) 585-3000
Child Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, and Family Reconciliation Services. Accepts and investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable children.


Columbia Basin College (CBC) Gear Up Program 
Hours: Vary
(509) 547-0511 - ext. 2390
In-School Youth Program: Gear Up works with the Pasco School District to help students overcome economic, cultural, and social barriers and achieve their full academic potential.


Cork's Place at The Chaplaincy
712 W 19th Avenue
Kennewick, Washington
Hours: M-F | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(509) 783-7416
Cork's Place is for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one.  A safe and nurturing environment where those hurting can share experiences, support one another and find comfort during the healing process.  A minimum cost per child with a sliding fee for those experiencing financial restrictions.


Educational Service District #123
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, Washington
(509) 544-5762
1-800-547-8441
Homeless or living in transition - contact ESD 123 for help to keep your child in school.


Greyhound Bus, Inc.
Home Free Program
535 N 1st Ave
Pasco,
(509) 547-8382
1-800-621-4000
The focus of National Runaway Switchboard is to help runaway and homeless youth reunite with their families. Offers a free bus ticket home to youth ages 12 through 18. Must be returning home to a parent or legal guardian, and there must be a verifiable runaway report filed with your hometown police department.

Main Branch
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties
801 N 18th Ave
Pasco, Washington 99301
(509)543-9980
Encourage and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.


My Friend's Place
1112 N Grant Place
Kennewick, Washington
509-374-4902
Fax: 509-374-2703
My Friends Place provides dinners, showers, homework help, laundry clothes, school supplies, access to community services and fun to any homeless youth up to age 21.
Safe overnight sanctuary for homeless teens ages 13 through 17.
Assisting youth in accessing long term solutions including family reconciliation services.


TechREACH
WSU Tri Cities MESA
2710 University Drive
Richland,
Hours: Offered after school at Pasco Middle Schools
(509) 372-7324
(866) 454-4786
Created to increase middle school students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math. TechREACH is offered through after school clubs targeting at-risk middle school students.


Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network
Washington
(509) 544-9329 - Pasco
(509) 943-2124 - Richland
A faith-based organization that provides assistance and emotional and spiritual support to those facing pregnancy decisions. No charge for services.


Tri-Tech Skills Center
5929 West Metaline
Kennewick,
Hours: M-F | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(509) 222-7300
Career and technical training center for high school juniors and seniors to gain employable skills while earning their high school diploma. Students from area high schools can apply by  contacting their counselor at their home school for an application form for Tri-Tech.


VISTA Youth Center
2625 W Bruneau Place
Suite E
Kennewick, Washington
Hours: T & Thurs | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM,  Fri  | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(509) 396-5198
Focused on promoting education and fighting homophobia, the LGBTQ teen drop-in center is open to all individuals 14-21 years old. Offers unique combinations of direct service, social service and referrals.  Call for specialized program information, or visit their website: www.vistayouthcenter.org

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