SIOUX CITY’S CRITTENTON CENTER IS REOPENING THEIR EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER AS A TRANSITIONAL THERAPUTIC HOME.
THE CENTER HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE YOUTH 18 AND UNDER A PLACE TO STAY DURING FAMILY CRISIS INVOLVING ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
THE SHELTER WAS CLOSED IN APRIL DUE TO COVID AND A STAFFING SHORTAGE.
THEY ESTIMATE THAT OVER 300 CHILDREN WILL BE SERVED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION.
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