SHELTER CARE INC

Safe landing youth shelter provides short-term residential care and crisis intervention for youth between the ages of 11 and 17 who manifest emotional, behavior and/or social adjustment problems. The primary purpose of safe landing is to provide immediate assistance to both youth and families in a time of crisis. The services include: residential care, outreach services, drop-in counseling, individual and family counseling, supplemental education while in residence, 24-hour crisis telephone services, assistance in finding alternative livingsituations, transportation, and aftercare services. Safe landing has one shelter with a capacity for 12 residents. Youth participation is voluntary and provided at no cost. Total youth served: 137 for a total of 2,276 days.