Shaw House

"transitional living program - mason place transitional living program opened in 2001 to respond to the needs of homeless youth who are without safe family or other natural supports, and require a safe place to live during a time of transition to independent adulthood. This program offers a 'last chance' for those young people that are unable to return to a safe family situation or safe living situation, and remain outside of the child welfare system. These youth are among the most vulnerable of the homeless population that our agency serves. Without a safe haven, where they can live safely, stay in school, remain connected to caring adults and learn life skills for independent living, these youth would remain on the streets with little or no hope for a healthy, successful adulthood.

"street outreach program - shaw house's street outreach program 'streetlight' connects with homeless and at-risk youth on the streets and supports them in accessing and maintaining appropriate emergency shelter, alternatives to the streets and essential services. These youth are often the most difficult to engage and at great risk of exploitation and victimization on the streets. Street outreach workers provide snack bags, basic needs survival, business cards with telephone numbers to contact streetlight outreach, shaw house shelter, shaw care health clinic and youth crisis stabilization. 'streetlight' has a key role in ensuring accessibility to services and a safer living situation.