Lutheran Social Service - Youth & Family Services

Youth Shelter

Temporary emergency shelter for children or youth

Description

Temporary place to stay for homeless youth who have run away or are at risk in their homes

Additional Information

The Carlton Youth Shelter is an emergency shelter for youth 0 - 17 experiencing homelessness or needing a safe place to stay. The shelters provide safe, short-term housing options while staff provide support and help youth in crisis access other community resources during their stay. Services are available 24/7.

The Bethany Youth Emergency Shelter and Family Resource Center offers short-term, emergency housing. Services are available 24/7.

• Supervised daily living
• Homebound education
• Recreational programming
• Weekly discussion groups
• Individual support and goal setting
• Transportation

Features

• Area Served by County
  • St. Louis County

• Specialization
  • Homeless
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Lutheran Social Service Bethany: Youth age 17 and younger are referred to the shelter by county social service providers, the court system and area law enforcement. Out of county referrals are also accepted.

Carlton Youth Shelter: Youth age 17 and younger are referred to the shelter by county social service providers, the court system and area law enforcement. Out of county referrals are also accepted.