Services provided during stay:

• Clothing; food; shelter; safety; transportation to and from school; education support; supportive adult role models; study/homework assistance; crisis intervention for youth and families; referrals to community resources; youth support group; supportive programming;

Children appropriate for stay:

• Non-violent children awaiting court or placement

• Children in protective custody or danger of abuse, neglect, or abandonment

• Children unable to stay in the home/community without endangering themselves/others

• Children in need of crisis stabilization or behavioral support

• Non-violent children who need an alternative to secure detention

Reasons for stay:

• Homelessness

• Running away

• Behavior challenges/out of control

• Family disturbances/conflict

• Abuse/neglect/abandonment

• Placement difficulties

• Non-violent behavior disruptions/challenges

Children not appropriate for stay:

• Violent/aggressive

• Extreme risk of running away

• Several/extreme legal charges

• Suicidal/Psychiatric/Psychological crisis

• Court ordered

Information for Partner Agencies:

• Families work with case manager to develop an appropriate length of stay for each child

• Crisis shelter services are free to families

• Crisis shelter is a voluntary placement and not a lockdown facility

* If you are seeking to place a youth in our crisis shelter and are from out-of-county/state or your child has extensive needs, please complete this referral form and submit it for consideration.

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Crisis Shelter Referral Form

Crisis Shelter Handout