Providing Possibilities. Our Programs
Core Membership: A program that serves as the foundation of our organizations’s approach. It is comprised of PSKS participants that have proven commitment to the organization and reached established goals to demonstrate responsibility. The members officially represent the organization in public, contribute to decision-making, and help sustain PSKS’ overall efforts.

LEAP Lasting Employment Advancement Program: PSKS identifies youth who show an ability to meet expectations and hires them to work at PSKS for a three-month internship. After the initial term, those who have demonstrated a suitable level of work ethic and responsibility will be placed in the community to work.


RISK Re-Inventing Steps to Knowledge: RISK was developed to meet the individual needs of young people who have not been successful in the conventional school system. RISK accomplishes this by facilitating the completion of the General Educational Certificate (GED) or High School Diploma.

Donut Dialogues: With support from the Seattle Police Department, this program provides a forum for peaceful interaction between police officers, local business owners, and homeless youth.

Arts Initiative: A community arts program that brings professional artists together with the PSKS participants to create artwork that provides the participant with a healthy vehicle for expression and communication.

STEP BEYOND: This is a critical program designed for reducing and preventing recurring homelessness. We work with up to age 24, working with street involved particpants. Step Beyond participants are involved in weekly workshops, social outings and case management.

SKIP Street Kids Intervention Program: A harm-reduction model aimed at recovery with an emphasis on substance and mental abuse health issues. We incorporate experiential outings such as weekend camping trips, roller-skating, and community & civic volunteerism coupled with positive adult mentors. Program partners include the Sierra Club’s Inner City Outings program and AHAC - Alternative Health Access Care.

HYPE Homeless Youth for Peace and Empowerment (HYPE): A day program that helps teach young people to advocate for themselves and includes workshops, community meetings, and youth outreach. We provide access to valuable technology resources as well as nutritious meals through the CHHEW program. It also provides services for the GLBTQ community. We do this in partnership with MPowerment (LLAA).

Stepping Stones: A case-management program
that works with at-risk youth not currently served by other agencies. We also provide emergency loans on a case-by-case basis, and provide intervention and memorial services.

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