Our Background
Covenant House Alaska (CHA) is part of Covenant House International, which is the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.

As one of the 21 Covenant House International sites, CHA is guided by the following five principles:

Immediacy
In crisis, needing food, clothing, medical attention and shelter, the kids who come to Covenant House are welcome day or night, without question or cost.

Sanctuary
We offer the opportunity for growth by providing protection from unsafe situations and street life. This enables youth to move forward toward positive goals, beyond the pain of their past.

Values Communication
The values of the streets are destructive. Through communication of positive values, we nourish kids’ belief in their potential for a better future.

Structure
Stability is essential to the growth of our kids. We offer guidelines and plans with which to build a better future.

Choice
We encourage kids to make serious choices about their future. We communicate that choice involves responsibility, as well as rights.