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Street Outreach Services (SOS)
SOS is Shelter Care’s only non-residential program that assists at-risk and homeless youth, ages 16-24, through the operation of a drop-in center and a variety of outreach services. The purpose of this program is to help youth escape homelessness and secure safe, stable housing.
Services provided include:
- 24- hour access to emergency shelter, food, clothing, shower and laundry facility
- 24-hour access to crisis hotline
- Case Management and emotional support
- Education and employment support
- Assistance in securing safe and stable housing
- Crisis and trauma intervention
- Transportation
- Aftercare services
- SOS has extended its services to better meet the needs of homeless youth in the Akron community. As of 2019, SOS also operates the following programs:
- The Bridges program of Ohio provides direct services such as housing, case management and independent living skills to young adults who age out of foster care in Ohio. Young adult participation in Bridges is voluntary, and young adults may apply to enroll (or re-enroll) in Bridges at any point before their 21st birthday.
- Rapid Re-Housing provides short-term rental assistance and services. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and stay housed.