By Fay Schuler | Director
West Women’s and Children’s Shelter continues to provide 60 day emergency shelter for up to 8 women and 4 families at any given time. Our services are only possible with the utilization of funding for emergency shelter through the Multnomah County Domestic Violence Coordinators Office. In addition to operating emergency shelter, The West also provides co-located transitional housing, children's program (with onsite childcare), parent child specialist services, 24 hour crisis line, food services including food boxes, support groups, clothing closet, transportation resources, rental assistance and permanent supportive housing, and essential needs resources to domestic violence survivors and their families.
Participants have a designated Advocate to be their primary support person during their shelter stay, and there has been no staff turnover on our emergency shelter advocacy positions. In addition, we have at least two staff on at any given time to provide additional support services to residents. We are one of the only emergency shelters in the Portland area which does not close yearly for cleaning or repairs as our facilities staff prioritize these projects throughout the year, and we recognize the overwhelming need for shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Our generous donors make it possible for us to provide this high level and care for survivors of domestic violence. Thank you!
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