YouthHope Foundation | PO Box 7803 Redlands, CA 92375 US
2025 Youth Stories
I Want To Go Home
When I turned 18 I left home. I had a bad relationship with my parents and I didn't see a future in Mexico. I came to the US with big dreams of finding a great job, having friends, and being successful.
After 2 years in the US, I wanted to go home. When I came to the States, I thought it would be easy. I thought I could find my way and find community, but that didn't happen. I’ve couch surfed, I’ve slept on the streets, and I’ve been robbed multiple times.
At this point, I was homeless with nothing to my name.
I just wanted to be back with my family. I had no idea how to get back home and what is needed.
I needed help and I found YouthHope.
I walked into YouthHope and they immediately started helping me. They didn't judge me or make me wait days to get help.
They spent the entire day calling people and organizations that could help me get back home. They were searching for transportation, places that could get me an ID, and where I could stay in the mean time.
By the end of the first day, they were able to get me into a hotel so I would be safe.
By the end of the week they were in contact with an organization that helps people get back to their home country.
I’m currently on my way to be reunited with my family.
I’m so thankful for YouthHope and the way they helped me. They put so much effort into helping anyone who walks through their doors.
Without their help, I wouldn't be back with my family.
Thank you YouthHope for caring!