Safe House of Chautauqua County - COI

Description

Offers a homeless shelter and transitional housing program for runaway youth. Youth up to 17 years old can access Safe House services on a voluntary basis. Youth receive case management services which include developing a Youth Development Plan, setting personal goals, receiving referrals for additional services, participating in family meetings and mediation, and developing a transition plan to encourage family reunification. Staff offer supportive services including life skills education and family/community based activities for youth enrolled in the shelter or transitional housing program and their families. While in the Safe House, youth participate in a variety of enrichment activities to assist in Personal Asset Development. Activities include financial literacy education, civic responsibility education, healthy lifestyles education, and community service projects.

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