Emergency shelter for children and youth ages 5 - 17 removed from a situation of crisis, abuse or neglect. Children are often referred by Hennepin County First Response. Referrals from other counties are also welcome. In 2009, 439 children received temporary shelter and basic needs. All youth saw a health care professional upon entering the shelter.

Services:

• 36-bed shelter
• Care and emotional support for youth separated from primary caregivers
• Medical care, food, shelter and other basic needs
  
• Staff work with county services to find the best living arrangement for each child
• St. Joe's Community Health Clinic onsite
  

Hours:
Daily, 24 hours

Contact:
St. Joseph's Home for Children
1121 46th Street E
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-204-8250
612-827-9321 fax
Volunteer: 612-204-8435
Donate: 612-204-8369

Additional St. Joe's Programs: Central Intake, Day Treatment, Residential Treatment, Mental Health Case Management and Community Health Clinic