At the heart of Larkin Street Youth Services is our firm commitment to helping youth move beyond street life – a commitment that has fueled the agency's mission and our development of a comprehensive continuum of services for youth between the ages of 12-24 that stands as a nationally recognized model of innovative and effective care for homeless and runaway youth.             Michael Michael arrived in San Francisco at age 17, suffering from depression and methamphetamine addiction after living on the streets in LA for more than a year.             Angela Angela grew up in the foster care system, and found herself without the skills or resources to make it on her own when she left the system at 18.             Jake Jake grew up with a mom who had serious mental health issues that were not addressed. Shortly before his 18th birthday, Jake and his mom lost their housing, and he found himself on his own.             Diana Diana is a young woman who was shuttled back and forth among countless foster care and group homes before she landed at Larkin Street’s emergency shelter for older youth, the Lark-Inn.