U Turn Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth in Berks County
Family Promise of Berks County runs the U Turn Program, which offers direct support and intensive case management for unaccompanied and homeless youth in Berks County through a Drop-In Center.
Young people aged 17 to 24 who are currently homeless, unaccompanied or at risk of homelessness can apply. Applicants must be committed to working toward educational or employment goals. If it applies to you, you must either stay in school or be working toward a GED.
The Drop-In Center operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM. During those hours you can use shower and laundry facilities, get hygiene products and use the kitchen. The program also provides a secure mailing address and transportation assistance.
On the education and work side, the program offers job search support, interview preparation, educational planning and budget counseling. Other help includes housing stabilization, mediation and advocacy, coordination of services, referrals to trusted partners, and help applying for social services. The program says participants receive personalized support tailored to their needs, including educational resources, job training and mentorship.
To get started, stop by the center on a Tuesday or Thursday between 2 and 5 PM. No appointment is needed. You can also reach out through the contact form at familypromiseofberks.org/contact-us or call directly, and staff will guide you through the application process.
You are paired with a case manager who listens, explains your options and helps create a personalized plan based on your goals. From there you work together toward housing stability, education planning and employment support.
The general contact for Family Promise of Berks County is (610) 373-3323, familypromiseberks@comcast.net, and the organization's office address is 325 N 5th St #1, Reading, PA 19601. The page does not give a separate street address for the Drop-In Center, so ask where to go when you call or write.
The page does not say whether there is any cost to take part, so ask when you contact the program.
Source: familypromiseofberks.org/our-programs/u-turn-program, read September 18, 2026.
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In Family Promise of Berks County’s words
The U Turn Program offers direct support and intensive case management for unaccompanied and homeless youth in Berks County. Operating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–5 PM , our Drop-In Center provides a welcoming space and essential services designed to help young people stabilize, grow, and build a future.
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Family Promise of Berks County
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