LiKen is built on Empathy and Understanding
It's impossible to overestimate the scope and depth of the losses that displaced adolescents experience - all at one of the most tumultuous times in their development. Some resources exist for this population, but there are barriers to accessing them. LiKen fills the gap, in real time.
A Message from our Founder:
“Empathy is a big part of what we do. We believe when we ‘LiKen’ ourselves to each other, our ability to care for others – no matter how different we are – grows every day.”
Our Pillars
Decades of experience
Decades of experience serving children at risk in various personal, professional and volunteer capacities.
Heartfelt dedication
Heartfelt dedication to providing love and hope to children whose lives have been disrupted- physically and emotionally- as a result of their parent(s)' or caregiver(s)' struggles with substance use disorders.
immediate community responses
A strong record of mobilizing resources in real-time to meet the needs of the youth we serve. Ensnared in the scary and unpredictable process of leaving or being removed from their homes, most of them lose a large proportion of their clothing and possessions in the transition.