St. Anne’s Place emergency shelter provides private family bedrooms and shared bathrooms, as well as personal care items, clothing and basic necessities, and meals and snacks for up to 16 families each night. Our secured building is staffed 24 hours a day for the safety and security of our guests. Upon arrival, families meet with the St. Anne’s Place team to help determine their immediate needs and each mother’s and child’s barriers to achieving their goals. Staff collaborates to provide coordinated services for each member of every family. The staff assesses family needs and coordinates resources and services for families, including housing and employment searches, life skills training, chemical health support, legal support, mental health support, and overall family health and wellness. Staff also facilitates children’s intakes, assessments, and case management; coordinates communication between families and schools/PICA (childcare); helps ensure that children at the shelter are equipped for school with school supplies, uniforms, etc.; and leads indoor, outdoor and off-site children’s activities.