Shelter Facts
Ages of youth that we serve.
12-17
What is the cost of our services?
No cost
What year was Casa Youth Shelter founded?
1978
What does YLP stand for?
Youth Leadership Program
This animated movie features emotions like Joy, Sadness, and Anger living inside a young girl’s mind.
Inside Out
How many beds do we have in the shelter?
12 (13)
1. Counseling
2. Parenting Classes
3. Teen Drop-In
4. Presentations & Workshops
5. Youth Leadership Program
Who is Casa Youth Shelter's founder?
Myldred E. Jones
What is the 'purpose' of YLP?
To be an ambassador of Casa Youth Shelter
This HBO show follows wealthy families vacationing at a luxury resort where things quickly go very wrong.
White Lotus
How many youth are typically in the home at any one time?
6-8 youth
Name 2 of the 4 types of counseling that we offer.
1. Individual
2. Family
3. Couples
4. Children* (technically individual as well)
Myldred is the founder of which hotline?
The First Adolescent Hotline
What are some outreach opportunities for YLP? (name 2)
Community events, Casa Youth Shelter events, outside volunteer opportunities, school-based clubs and events, etc.
This rapper’s 2018 album Astroworld shares its name with a now-closed Houston amusement park.
Travis Scott
What is the typical length of stay for our youth?
12 days
Where do we do presentations?
Anywhere! (Schools, law enforcement offices, community-based organizations)
48th
Can former shelter youth join YLP?
Yes - 6 months after their exit.
This artist made headlines in 2024 for dominating the charts with both a country-inspired album and a surprise double release.
Beyonce
What defines a Group Home youth?
A youth who is in the Foster system, and is no longer living with their family. They are staying with us temporarily until a more permanent home is found for them.
What type of presentations do we do? (name at least 2)
Casa Youth Shelter services, youth presentations, parent presentations, mental health presentations, trending youth topics, etc.
Looking to the future, what age group will the new development next door serve?
Transitional Age Youth
What does FNL stand for?
Friday Night Live (A mock-party that portrays reasons why teens should avoid partying in that way, and the effects it can have on them and their families.)
This director is known for visually striking films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, often blending sci-fi with slow, immersive storytelling.
Denis Villeneuve