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Berks County Youth Center – Shelter Care

General Department Information

The Berks County Shelter Care offers a safe and supportive environment that nurtures the well-being of youth, promoting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being through positive and compassionate engagement. The shelter provides an opportunity for males and females between the ages of ten to eighteen who are experiencing challenges that make it unsafe for them to remain in the community, an opportunity to participate in a structured, nonsecure shelter.