More about the Children’s Shelter

 

Population served:

Children (boys and girls) ages 0-17.  Ours is one of the few shelters in the state that accepts infants and toddlers.

Capacity--10.

Children over 5 may stay for 90 days without a request for extension.

 

General operation:

Available 24 hours, 365 days per year.

Experienced staff who provide an nurturing, nonthreatening environment.

In-house counseling available, primarily focusing on separation issues (documentation available).

Psychoactive medication monitoring by a child psychiatrist, if needed.

Enrollment in public schools if records are available.  We have an excellent relationship with the school system that cooperates in creating a school record with whatever records managing conservator can provide.

Family visitation, when authorized by the managing conservator.  Family counseling, if requested.

Close communication with the managing conservator.

Clothing, birthday and Christmas gifts, etc., provided.

Tutoring and supplemental "catch-up" educational services.

Children 14 years and older attend Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) classes.

 

Assessment services offered:

 

(Assessment services other than physical exam are done at the caseworker's request.)

Psychological evaluation with a maximum 2-week report receipt.

Physical--including medical, dental, vision, hearing.

Educational (if needed in addition to psychological).

Documentation of child's behavior with recommendations for the receiving placement.

Assistance in completing common application and looking at future non-family placements.

For younger children (0-3), Early Childhood Intervention Screenings.

Early childhood assessments through school system (3-5).

 

Children we cannot serve:

Active fire-starters (those who do it alone, as opposed to those who are part of a group).

Extremely physically aggressive children.  We do not do "take-downs," nor do we have a seclusion room.  We aim toward de-escalation.

Medically fragile children.

Children who are or have been suicidal within the last thirty days.

 

Those we would consider depending on the current population:

Children who are sexual offenders/perpetrators.

Children who have been "suicidal" but have been released with a psychiatrist's statement that they are no longer suicidal and are "stabilized."

Screening will depend on current population (see above) and space availability.  If possible, please bring medications.

 

 

Partial funding for programs received from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every child deserves a chance

Concho Valley Home for Girls/

Children's Emergency Shelter