Division of Youth Services
Shelter Care
Boys' Group Home | Girl's Group Home | Christmas Box House
Shelter Care is for children in Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) care, ages 0-18, who are at-risk of or who have experienced abuse, neglect or dependency.
This program is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It provides temporary placement to provide safety, nurturing, support and role models. The youth stays until he/she can return home or a permanent foster home or kinship placement can be found. Shelter Care provides a place that encourages emotional and physical development and well-being. There is no cost to the family or child for these services.
Note: Only a DCFS worker or a sworn in police officer can admit a child into Shelter Care.