CHILD WELFARE EMERGENCY SERVICES (CWES) EMERGENCY SHELTER | ELLIPSIS
Po Box 39, Johnston, IA 50131
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Call for services
Fees
Varies by services, call for details
Service area
Keokuk County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa
Hamilton County, Iowa
Washington County, Iowa
Adair County, Iowa
Winnebago County, Iowa
Warren County, Iowa
Greene County, Iowa
Jasper County, Iowa
Clarke County, Iowa
Ringgold County, Iowa
Benton County, Iowa
Poweshiek County, Iowa
Taylor County, Iowa
Adams County, Iowa
Madison County, Iowa
Wayne County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa
Lucas County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa
Dallas County, Iowa
Boone County, Iowa
Scott County, Iowa
Monroe County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Mahaska County, Iowa
Webster County, Iowa
Union County, Iowa
Wapello County, Iowa
Wright County, Iowa
Guthrie County, Iowa
Buchanan County, Iowa
Linn County, Iowa
Marshall County, Iowa
Description
Provides an emergency youth shelter for individuals aged 17 and under who are in need of temporary residential care due to family emergencies, risk of abuse or neglect, or other crises. The shelter ensures the provision of basic needs, counseling services, educational support, medical care, and resources to aid in recovery from trauma.
Also offered are therapeutic services to address behavioral, emotional, or substance use challenges. Additionally, the program fosters skills development and social interaction among peers, creating a supportive environment for healing and growth.
What's Here
Providing organization
ELLIPSIS
Offers an open-door access point for kids and families to seek help, assess individual needs and create a plan to overcome obstacles past or present.