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Services for Homeless Youth

Catholic Charities Services for Homeless Youth

Catholic Charities offers a range of services to youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness, couch hopping or who are at risk of homelessness. Many young adults in crisis find their way to us through our Street Outreach program, or by seeking out our Supportive Housing for Youth programs.


Our programs meets with youth at the following locations:

 

  • Place of Hope
  • Salvation Army
  • Emergency Services
  • Parks
  • Bus Stations
  • Libraries
  • Schools
  • And other public locations in the Greater St.Cloud area

Important links

Street Outreach Program SHY Program

Have Questions?

Call us at (320) 229-6035

Coordinated Entry

Access and Assessment Point for Youth

320-250-2306

Catholic Charities is a Coordinated Entry List Access Point For Youth in Central Minnesota

If you are under 25 and experiencing homelessness please contact our Outreach Worker at 320-250-2306.


Common Assessment

Information from the assessment is placed in the Coordinated Entry System database. When local organizations have program openings, they often ask CES staff to look in the database for clients who might be a good match for their services. Although the assessment is not an emergency solution, it allows you to be considered for many program openings.

Street Outreach Program

Many young adults in crisis find their way to Catholic Charities Services for Homeless Youth program with the help of our Street Outreach Worker.


Our program provides:

 

  • Education
  • Referrals
  • Community resources
  • Basic needs
  • Supplies to youth who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness
Call Us: (320) 250-2306

SHY Program

Supportive Housing for Youth

This specialized program helps homeless youth build stability in their lives, as well as find and maintain affordable housing. SHY offers housing counseling and financial assistance for young people, ages 16 to 24, who are experiencing homelessness, near-homelessness, or aging-out of foster care. There is no cost to youth in the program.


Can I get help?


If you are experiencing homelessness, in danger of becoming homeless, in crisis where you are currently living, or exiting foster care, you may be eligible to participate in SHY. You must be 16 to 24 years old, motivated, and from any of the following counties: Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, Todd, Mille Lacs, Morrison.

Call Us: (320) 250-2306

Tracking Progress



A variety of measuring tools are used to gauge a clients’ progress: 

 

  • Independent Living Plan (ILP) is created with the youth and assessed and updated monthly.
  • Assessment on Lifeskills
  • An exit survey
  • Follow-up surveys

 

Assessment on Lifeskills is given when the young person enrolls in the program, and again as they exit. The assessment helps determine the young person’s level of independence and self-sufficiency. An Exit Survey is also given upon completion of the program; it uncovers the client's level of satisfaction with SHY’s services. Follow-up Surveys are sent to young people six months after they leave program, and again after one year. These survey provide important client feedback, such as:

 

  • The degree to which the youth's housing situation has stabilized
  • The degree to which his/her educational/training level has improved
  • The degree to which employment has stabilized and / or improved for him/her
  • The degree to which the youth has increased his / her connection to the community

Mentors


Each young person is paired with an Independent Living Skills Counselor who acts as their Case Manager. The pair can be in touch as much as daily, and meet in person as often as needed—usually weekly. Together, the pair develop goals and plans for the young person to successfully live on their own.


Referral and Admission


Referral is not required for admission to the SHY program. Any youth who is homeless or near-homeless may request assistance. For information on the program, please contact our Homeless Outreach Worker at (320) 250-2306.

Contact Services for Homeless Youth

Catholic Charities Services for Homeless Youth

Program Main Line: (320) 229-6035

Program Fax: (320)-229-6039

Program Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM


Homeless Youth Outreach Worker:

Phone (320) 250-2306

Email: jennifer.walker@ccstcloud.org

Outreach Worker Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00AM to 6:00PM


Location

157 Roosevelt Road
Suite 200
St. Cloud, MN 56301

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