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Van Buren Family Shelter | Ymca Of Central Ohio

595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, OH 43223

Eligibility

Families in Franklin County with one or more dependent children who have no safe place to sleep tonight. Families must be determined eligible and be referred by the Homeless Hotline.

Required documents

No documents are required for immediate access to emergency services. For additional services famillies will be asked to provide photo IDs, income verification, birth certificates and Social Security Cards for all household members. Shot records are required for children who will participate in daycare. Families will be referred to community based services who may be able to assist with accessing these critical documents.

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours.

Languages

Ccontracts with community based organizations for interpreter services when needed.

Application process

Telephone only. Must receive referral from the Homeless Hotline.

Fees

None.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Crisis intervention services and emergency shelter for families with dependent children who have been referred by the Family Resource Center at Hands on Central Ohio. Those entering receive basic needs, access to school and child care, case management and referrals to end their housing crisis.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Providing organization

Ymca Of Central Ohio

Membership-based organization that offers a variety of programs related to healthy living and social responsibility.