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Briarpatch

Strengthens the lives of youth and families through a homeless shelter, LGBTQ+ programs, street outreach, employment services, and restorative justice programs in Dane County.

https://www.briarpatch.org/
Children + FamiliesHousing EligibilityBasic Needs + CLRRestorative Justice

Projects (7)

Briarpatch Parent Support Program

Creating more harmony in the home, improved relationships within families

Children + Families
Schools, social workers, familiesAngie Thompson

Briarpatch does some rental assistance and system navigation work through our Street Outreach Program

More young adults are housed with added supports for long term stability

Housing EligibilityAdvocacy
The Beacon, Homeless Services ConsortiumWillie Watkins

Briarpatch: 24-hour crisis line

Access to advice, referral and counseling when needed

Basic Needs + CLROutreach
Schools, social workers, familiesJustin Kearney

Briarpatch: Restorative Justice programming for youth in dane county

Youth have an alternative path to punitive measures.

Restorative JusticeVolunteers
YWCA MadisonDominique Smith

Briarpatch: Various support groups for youth, including TLU for LGBTQ+ youth

Safe environments that are welcoming and inclusive

Children + FamiliesAdvocacy
PRISMEmily Fassbender

Briarpatch: Youth Job Center

Getting youth access to jobs and job training

Basic Needs + CLRMarketing
Youth Employment NetworkGary Davis

Briarpatch: shelter for 12-17 year olds

Safe setting until stable housing is established

Basic Needs + CLROutreach
Project RespectJen Ripp