Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Family Junction Emergency Shelter in OKC

Youth Services of Oklahoma County, Inc. has operated a 24-hour shelter for children between the ages of 12 and 17 since 1972. Called the Family Junction Emergency Shelter, it serves kids needing temporary care while in crisis or transition including teens who have witnessed or been victims of crimes.

While at the shelter, residents receive valuable life skills training and counseling plus they attend public school. The program is in need of game tables, chairs, conforers, televisions and money to fill in the gaps for these kids. They are located at 201 NE 50th in Oklahoma City. Learn more at www.ysoc.org.

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