Second Story's Learning Center
The learning center is a collection of resources about issues facing young people and how our community can respond. You can use this collection to educate yourself on the issues as well as learn more about how organizations like Second Story are making an impact.
Learning Series: Substance Abuse Among Local Youth
When a substance is deadly in small doses, yet nearly undetectable, how can we can keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe? Learn some warning signs and resources.
Voices from our Programs: Meet Alexis
Meet Alexis! Alexis participated in Second Story for Young Mothers at a challenging moment in her life. Now she shares her inspirational second story.
Voices from our Programs: Hear directly from 2S staff and teens
How can you begin to transform underserved communities? Hear about challenges and ways teens are writing their second stories with empowerment and leadership opportunities.
Hunger and Homelessness in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Government provides a summary of relevant statistics related to homelessness and hunger in one of the wealthiest counties in the country alongside ways citizens can help.
Learning Series: Human Trafficking in NOVA
Join Second Story staff for a previously recorded discussion about human trafficking in Northern Virginia and learn how our programs provide much-needed support to victims.
Learning Series: Reconnecting Generation COVID
Learn about local efforts to reconnect youth following the COVID Pandemic. Hear directly from Second Story's staff and author Anne Kim about what they're seeing on the ground in our community.
4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Human Trafficking and Youth
Learn the facts about human trafficking, including shocking statistics about the local situation and how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of people at risk.
News Clip: “Gaps in social services are leaving homeless youth with ‘no good choice'”
Teen Vogue and the Center for Public Integrity describe the struggles young people face when navigating homelessness in an under-funded U.S. system.
News Clip: “Islands of Disadvantage”
This local news clip featuring 2S staff and a client highlights a 17-year life expectancy gap between local affluent communities versus "islands of disadvantage" just down the street.
Learning Series: Youth Homelessness in Fairfax County
Hear directly from the FCPS Homeless & Foster Care Liaison and Second Story CEO about youth homelessness in Fairfax County Public Schools and the services available.
Homelessness Increases Regionally
According to Fairfax County Government’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, “the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness increased by 33% between 2022 and 2023." Learn more.
U.S. Surgeon General Report on Mental Health
In December 2021 the Surgeon General of the United States released a report on the declining state of youth mental health in the country, along with action items and resources for stakeholders.
Listen to the Second Stories Podcast
The Second Stories Podcast is dedicated to telling stories of people who had first stories full of hardship and hopelessness, yet were able to change the narrative and write a better second story. Theirs are stories of resilience and hope, but also tributes to the people, experiences and organizations that made it possible for them to start again.
Read the Latest News
Check out our news section for:
- Updates from our programs and organization
- Relevant research and trends
- Announcements and events
- Timely opportunities to get involved and support our mission
