Programs & Services

We provide a structured yet healing home environment for youth placed under the protection of the Kansas DCF.

We have a licensed capacity to serve almost 60 children in residential care in five facilities located throughout Douglas County.

Foster care provides temporary care for children and youth who are not able to live with their biological parents.

We provide an array of services and ongoing support for families who open their home to youth in foster care.

Our Prevention Program serves hundreds of youth and their families every year.

ABOUT

The O'Connell Children's Shelter exists to serve and be an answer for children, youth and families in our community and our state.

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