Emergency Youth Shelters

Connections operates two shelters for youth ages 5-17 who are in crisis and need a safe place to stay. The program accepts youth referred due to runaway behaviors, family conflict, abuse, neglect, or homelessness; this includes youth who are part of the foster care system who have recently been removed from home as well as those being relocated from a different placement. In addition to meals and short-term housing, the shelters offer:

• Individual, group, and family counseling
• Recreational activities
• Transportation to educational and medical services