SHELTERS - EMERGENCY SHELTERS
FOR CHILDREN
CAVALRY CHAPEL CHURCH – Kidsplace 954-315-4265
2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd. (Fort Lauderdale)
For juveniles age 4-14 years old in DCF custody. Contracted emergency shelter for children who have been removed from their homes. J
COVENANT HOUSE – Emergency Shelter 954-561-5559
733 Breakers Ave. (Fort Lauderdale)
For runaway or homeless youth age 21 years old or younger, including teenage parents. Provides emergency shelter with food, clothing, health services, parental education, counseling, school/GED, and case management. J
KIDS IN DISTRESS
Crisis Home 954-390-7654
817 NE 28th St. (Wilton Manors)
For children birth–12 years old who are referred by DCF. Short-term emergency shelter for children temporarily removed from their home.
Infant and Toddler Emergency Shelter (KITES) 954-390-7654
823 NE 26th St. (Wilton Manors)
For children ages birth – 5 years old who have a specific disability or diagnosis and are in the custody of the state. Must be referred by DCF. Short-term emergency shelter for children who are having moderate medical complications from drug exposure, physical abuse, or sexually transmitted diseases.
WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION 850-438-4027
Pensacola, FL
Provides women and children shelter.
WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Emergency Shelter (battered/homeless) 954-761-1133
PO Box 676 (confidential location)
Emergency shelter for homeless and domestic violence victims who are female or male children 13 years old or younger.
Short-Term Shelter 954-761-1133
1153 S. Andrews Ave. (Fort Lauderdale)
Provides emergency residential placement, food, clothing, and referral and counseling services for Hollywood female residents only and male children age 13 years or younger.