716-661-9446
Primary Services
Youth Shelters
Description
Offers a homeless shelter and transitional housing program for runaway youth.
Youth up to 17 years old can access Safe House services on a voluntary basis. Youth receive case management services which include developing a Youth Development Plan, setting personal goals, receiving referrals for additional services, participating in family meetings and mediation, and developing a transition plan to encourage family reunification. Staff offer supportive services including life skills education and family/community based activities for youth enrolled in the shelter or transitional housing program and their families.
While in the Safe House, youth participate in a variety of enrichment activities to assist in Personal Asset Development. Activities include financial literacy education, civic responsibility education, healthy lifestyles education, and community service projects.
Youth up to 17 years old can access Safe House services on a voluntary basis. Youth receive case management services which include developing a Youth Development Plan, setting personal goals, receiving referrals for additional services, participating in family meetings and mediation, and developing a transition plan to encourage family reunification. Staff offer supportive services including life skills education and family/community based activities for youth enrolled in the shelter or transitional housing program and their families.
While in the Safe House, youth participate in a variety of enrichment activities to assist in Personal Asset Development. Activities include financial literacy education, civic responsibility education, healthy lifestyles education, and community service projects.
Hours
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Eligibility
Youth ages 17 and younger.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Youth can call or arrive at the Safe House to access intake services.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Oct 15, 2025
Contacts
Ashley Kubis (Primary)
Youth Services Coordinator
akubis@chautopp.org
716-661-9446