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Shelter Care
Description
Shelter Care provides 24-hour, 7-day week emergency care and licensed shelter
home placement for children and youth taken into protective custody by the Division
of Child and Family Services or law enforcement officials for alleged abuse
or neglect. Many children experience emotional, mental and/or medial problems
which may require immediate attention. Shelter parents receive ongoing training
in management techniques to deal with these issues so that they will be able
to establish an atmosphere of confidentiality, love, stability and security
for the children placed in their homes.
Program Coordinator
Liz Rivera, Division of Youth Services Shelter Care 3999 S Main Street, suite
N-2, Murray, UT 84107. Tel. (801)269-0518.
Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter Parent licensed homes provide short term (3-28 days),
24-hour placement for children and youth taken into state custody. Caring
for a child includes taking appropriate steps to address the child's emotional,
mental and/or medical needs in a timely fashion, and helping the child to resume
a normal, daily routine as soon as possible. Shelter parents receive a modest
reimbursement for expenses.
Office Volunteer Volunteers assist with general office
assignments including client in-take. They may also be involved in community
outreach efforts to inform people about the Shelter Care program and to recruit
new shelter homes.
Short-term Projects Groups and families may assist the Shelter
Care program by engaging in short-term special projects, such as collecting
and repairing toys and clothing, making quilts, or compiling hygiene packets.
For more ideas contact the program coordinator.
Volunteer Requirements
* Shelter Homes must be licensed
*Only married couples qualify as shelter parents
* One shelter parent must be a full-time homemaker
Training and Support
Prior to being licensed, shelter parents receive 20 hours of initial training.
On-going in-service training and support will be provided to shelter parents
on a variety of topics related to working with children and youth with special
needs. Other volunteers are trained on the job.
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