Shelter Home Program
The Shelter Home Program provides long-term residential care for boys, ages 11-18. A typical length of stay is 1-3 years with the goal of family reunification and/or to prepare the youth for independent living. All homes are staffed by live-in House Parents.
About Shelter Home
The Shelter Home Program is a community-based residential program for youth between the ages of 11 through 17. The Shelter Home Program is guided by a family relational philosophy that incorporates a Trauma-Informed Care and Cognitive Behavioral model with a Positive Youth Development philosophy.
This is accomplished through the establishment of relationships and interactions with House Parents, clinical staff, and other youth.
Shelter Home FAQs
Find answers to your questions about Shelter Home and how we can help.
An agency may send an email inquiry or call the Director of Residential Services directly at 330-630-5600 to begin the referral process. The agency should be prepared with placement information including presenting concerns and client needs. Following the referral an interview with the youth will be scheduled to further assess appropriateness for placement.
At the present time, the Shelter Home Program is operating one group home with a capacity of up to five beds. Due to the limited numbers, these beds are typically utilized by Summit County child serving agencies.
The length of stay varies depending upon the youth’s circumstances. On average, youth typically reside in the Shelter Home Program between one to two years.
Yes, the Shelter Home Program is licensed as a QRTP and is IV-E eligible.
The Shelter Home Program is staffed with a counselor and a case manager who provide mental health services to youth in residence. Diagnostic/specialized assessments, individual, family and group counseling, and case management are provided by the Shelter Home Program clinical staff. Psychiatric services are provided through referral to community based agencies.
Contact Shelter Home
Call 330-630-5600 for more information or to make a referral.
Shelter Care Program Directory
Shelter Care provides programs for individuals and families in need. Learn more below or call a program directly for support.
Safe Landing Youth Shelter
Safe Landing Youth Shelter provides crisis and emergency services to youth ages 11-17. Length of stay varies by circumstances and need.
The Highlands
The Highlands provides critical services to homeless and at-risk pregnant or parenting teens, ages 14-18, and their babies.
Shelter Home Program
The Shelter Home Program provides long-term residential care for boys, ages 11-18.
Respite Care
The Respite Care Program provides planned periods of respite for up to four days to strengthen and keep families together.
Outpatient Counseling
Outpatient Counseling provides high quality, individualized, mental health services to individuals, families, and couples.
Street Outreach Services (SOS)
SOS meets the needs of at-risk and homeless young adults, ages 16-24, through street-based and drop-in services to assist them in securing safe, stable housing.
