AKA:

Shelter and Transitional Adolescent Resources Program (STAR)

Description:

Emergency Shelter
Provides emergency shelter for boys and youth identifying as boys, ages 14-17. Serves eight boys at a time with maximum stay of 120 days. Offers support and guidance to plan next steps.

Transitional Housing
Provides transitional living program for young adults of any gender, ages 18-23. Serves six young adults for up to two years. Also offers two emergency beds for young adults.

Eligibility:

For Emergency Shelter
- Must be boys or youth identifying as a boy, between the ages of 14-17

For Transitional Housing
- Must be homeless young adults between the ages of 18-23

Additionally, may not:
- be insulin dependent
- have a history of sexual or physical aggression or fire-setting
- be in acute mental health or substance use crisis requiring immediate hospitalization
- have an IQ below 60

Languages:

Spanish
Interpreter service available

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for intake

Documents Required:
- Youth identification card (driver's license, school ID)

Contacts

Handicap Accessible?

No

Wishlist:

New socks, undergarments; gently used clean clothing; hygiene products; apartment furnishings and kitchen set up for young adults moving into their own apartment.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: 847-245-6204

Legal Status:

Private, Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

October 22, 2024

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