Programs
Second Story offers safe havens and opportunities to grow and thrive to children, youth, and their families. Our programs are located in Northern Virginia, and we serve youth from the Washington, D.C. region.
We started operating our first program in 1972 for youth fleeing unsafe situations. Since then, we have grown to meet the changing needs of our community. We now run four programs and have served more than 50,000 young people since our inception.
Our emergency home for teens provides a safe place to stay, food, clothing, counseling, and help keeping up with school, as well as a 24/7 emergency hotline.
We offer young mothers experiencing homelessness a safe place to turn to and help with housing, counseling, and other services so they can learn to support their families.
We help high school students and other youth experiencing homelessness with housing, counseling, necessities, and other services for independent living.
We operate drop-in centers and after-school programs, and serve as the lead agency for the Opportunity Neighborhood’s initiative in the Bailey’s Crossroads region.
Where We Work
Second Story’s programs are located throughout Northern Virginia and serve young people throughout the entire D.C.-metro area. We have program locations in Tysons, Culmore, Springfield, Annandale, and Fairfax, plus provide rental support to young people in individual apartments and homes throughout our community.
Second Story for Homeless Youth
Second Story for Homeless Youth provides housing, counseling, and life-skills support so young people experiencing homelessness can stay in school while working and learning to become self-sufficient adults. We help youth obtain a lease or connect with host families, and provide rental subsidies. These apartments are located throughout Northern Virginia.
Second Story for Teens in Crisis
Second Story for Teens in Crisis provides a safe, short-term home; basic necessities; and individual, group, or family counseling for young people ages 13 to 17. This renovated house in Tysons Corner also provides office space for some of our staff.
Second Story for Young Mothers
Second Story for Young Mothers provides housing, counseling, training, and some parenting supplies to women ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness while pregnant or with young children. We have town homes in Fairfax County where young women live with one or two housemates.
Second Story for Homeless Youth
Second Story for Homeless Youth provides housing, counseling, and life-skills support so young people experiencing homelessness can stay in school while working and learning to become self-sufficient adults. We help youth obtain a lease or connect with host families, and provide rental subsidies. These apartments are located throughout Northern Virginia.
Second Story for Homeless Youth
Second Story for Homeless Youth provides housing, counseling, and life-skills support so young people experiencing homelessness can stay in school while working and learning to become self-sufficient adults. We help youth obtain a lease or connect with host families, and provide rental subsidies. These apartments are located throughout Northern Virginia.
Opportunity Neighborhood Crossroads
Second Story serves as the lead agency for the Bailey's Crossroads area as part of Fairfax County's Opportunity Neighborhoods (ON) initiative. Through ON, we work alongside residents, government, public schools, and other partners to elevate voices, provide training, and deliver resources to the community.
Second Story in the Community – Culmore
Second Story in the Community supports youth and families in Culmore (a community with a high poverty rate near Bailey's Crossroads) through a Family Resource Center, Teen Center, Safe Youth Project, and Computer Learning Center. Community members can drop-in for food, clothing, and other essentials, or assistance connecting with resources, classes, and other services. Youth can receive after-school support, snacks, guidance, and lessons.
Second Story in the Community – Annandale
Second Story in the Community operates a Safe Youth Project in Annandale, providing after-school support, snacks, lessons, guidance, and other services to young people.
Second Story for Homeless Youth
Second Story for Homeless Youth provides housing, counseling, and life-skills support so young people experiencing homelessness can stay in school while working and learning to become self-sufficient adults. We help youth obtain a lease or connect with host families, and provide rental subsidies. These apartments are located throughout Northern Virginia.
Second Story in the Community – Springfield
Second Story in the Community operates a Family Resource Center and a Safe Youth Project in underserved communities in Springfield. Community members can drop-in for food, clothing, and other essentials, or assistance connecting with resources, classes, and other services. Youth can receive after-school support, snacks, guidance, and lessons.
Second Story for Homeless Youth
Second Story for Homeless Youth provides housing, counseling, and life-skills support so young people experiencing homelessness can stay in school while working and learning to become self-sufficient adults. We help youth obtain a lease or connect with host families, and provide rental subsidies. These apartments are located throughout Northern Virginia.
Our Second Stories
To better understand our work, read about local youth and families who connected with our programs, got the support they needed, and began writing their second stories. Many of the names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.
