The organisation works with young people and their families and communities in an endeavour to create safety, offer support and provide opportunities to build a positive future.
[6] Youth Off The Streets began as an idea with Chris Riley operating a single food van that provided meals to homeless young people in Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales.
[10] Youth Off The Streets is now responsible for the management of six accredited independent high schools across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra region and the New South Wales Central Coast.
[12] As of 2024, Youth Off The Streets offers integrated support services and programs for young people and families, enabled and delivered by approximately 200 staff and 330 volunteers.
[15] The not-for-profit Youth Off The Streets Overseas Relief Fund was established to work on small projects alongside local partners, providing assistance to children and young people, including housing, education, health and welfare facilities and programs.
[20] The program works with young people and their families and aspires to help them break the cycle of drug misuse, set personal goals and build the foundations for a healthy life.
[25] Youth Off The Streets supports young people who want to continue their education after high school, gain employment skills, or find a stable job.
[26] Its National Scholarship Program has been running since 2004 and provides financial assistance, mentoring and other support to young people engaged in training or further education.
[27][11] Youth Off The Streets provides a range of activities and support services in to young people aged 12–25 across Greater Sydney, regional NSW and some areas of Queensland and Victoria.