Southern Legal Center for Youth

Serves young people between 12-24 years old in the metro Atlanta area who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness and experiencing a civil legal issue. We provide free legal support to help resolve issues related to housing insecurity and connect young people with resources for greater stability.

Serves young people between 16-24 years old who have previously terminated or banned from a publicly-funded shelter or housing program in the Atlanta area without a clear process, or experienced other potential violations of their rights. Through direct legal representation, we help ensure these young people’s rights are respected and proper procedures are followed.

Serves trans and gender-expansive youth ages 18-26 by increasing access to trauma-informed, youth-centered, and gender-affirming legal services for youth and young adults in Georgia through direct representation, clinics, and legal education, which center the identities and experiences of trans and gender expansive young people.

A grassroots youth leadership pipeline designed to empower Black, LGBTQIA2S+, and gender-expansive youth across the Southern U.S. through culturally relevant sexual health advocacy, legal education, workforce development, and systems navigation. Founded by Princess Jauan Durbin-Louboutin, SKLC centers the kiki ballroom community.