Youth Haven

Residential shelter cottages: collier county's only residential home for children ages 6-17 who have been placed in Youth Haven's care after being removed from their homes due to physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The shelter's 49 licensed beds are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Children stay at the shelter an average of 45-60 days, depending on their age and circumstance, before being placed in foster care or with a relative. Children in Youth Haven's shelter receive comprehensive care including medical, dental, psychological, and educational support in an enriching home-like environment. This includes the enhanced shelter program was created for males, ages 10-17, which require more attention and one on one staff interactions. Continued on schedule o.residents live in a cottage with 8 licensed beds to keep a more controlled living environment. The enhanced shelter program was created for males, ages 10-17, which require more attention and one on one staff interactions. Residents live in a cottage with 8 licensed beds to keep a more controlled living environment

The homeless teen and transitional living program (httlp) is a ground-breaking, one-of-a-kind program in collier county that addresses the issue of the community's homeless and runaway teenage population, in a safe, compassionate and accepting environment. The program provides teen housing and comprehensive supportive services designed to break the cycle of homelessness and effectively address the needs of these adolescents during a critical moment in their lives. Includes on-campus housing and a drop-in center.