Shelters

Emergency Shelter Care is designed to service up to 10 individuals and is a licensed co-ed facility. Residents at the Shelter are school age up to 18 years of age. These individuals are placed due to a family or personal crisis. The average stay is less than 30 days while the family, social worker and/or juvenile court considers placements options. Families and youth can make a self-referral, however appropriate written authorization must be obtained from a parent, guardian, or juvenile court in order to remain. The Shelter is funded through a contract with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Residents are given daily responsibilities, participate in group discussions, have planned recreational activities, and attend school when in session.