The Family Shelter provides a safe, clean and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Blair County.

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Criteria for Admission

  • Must be 18 or older unless accompanied by parent or guardian
  • Must be homeless or near homeless
  • Must not be intoxicated or under the influence at the time of intake
  • Must be medically stable
  • Must not be a threat to self or others
  • Must be willing to comply with house requirements and manage own daily living skills
  • Must be willing to live cooperatively in a communal setting
  • Mental/emotional state must be sufficiently stable for participation in program
  • Must be voluntarily seeking shelter and willing to comply with program recommendations
  • Must undergo a background check prior to admission. Those with felony convictions for manufacturing methamphetamine on a federal property and sexually violent predators will not be admitted

Protocols

The shelter has protocols to maintain a safe living environment for everyone. Screening is completed prior to intake and rules are enforced during residency to assure the safety of all.

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