Crisis Shelter

The Crisis Shelter provides crisis placements for up to 30 days for youth ages 10-18 who are in a variety of crisis situations including: youth who are out of control of their parents, are minor legal offenders, are in need of safe shelter due to homelessness, abuse, neglect, or family violence.

The purpose of the Crisis Shelter is to keep youth safe from harm, identify areas of concern, and assist in meeting the needs of the child and family.

We have 5 crisis beds available for placements
In 2016 we Served 39 youth with 889 user days
The average age of youth served is 14.5
90% of youth returned home after an average stay of 23 days
On average, 85% of youth who go to the Crisis Shelter are not ever involved in the Juvenile Justice System
Of youth served, 60% were from Teton County, 25% from Lincoln County, and 15% from Sublette County
Our cost per bed/per day is $250, DFS pays $117 per day/per bed

“The Crisis Shelter is our point of entry for children in our community.”

– Arty Polo, Group Home Manager

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– Arty Polo, Group Home Manager

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(307) 733-6440 PO Box 2631 Jackson, WY 83001

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