St. Anthony Family Shelter
St. Anthony Family Shelter is the only Wichita-area shelter designed specifically for families with minor children. Individuals and couples without children under the age of 18 are referred to other shelters in the area.
St. Anthony provides families with basic needs, assistance and support so they may gain stable housing, receive assistance with employment, and education on financial literacy, parenting and other life skills. The goal is for families to move out of shelter into housing which they can afford and sustain for a long period of time.
St. Anthony Family Shelter offers:
- Emergency shelter for families with minor children.
- Peace of mind in a secured facility with limited access.
- Privacy with 13 furnished resident units, each with a family room, bedroom and bathroom.
- Three meals each day in cafeteria.
- Personal hygiene and room cleaning supplies.
- Health assessments and referrals for medical needs.
- Special attention to children’s schooling, health and developmental needs.
- Indoor and outdoor play areas.
- An assigned case manager who will assist a family with establishing a housing plan, obtaining employment, applying for housing support services and making referrals to other service providers in the community.
- On-site laundry.
- Classes on parenting, financial literacy and other life skills.
- Referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health counseling.
- Emergency shelter for families with minor children.
- Peace of mind in a secured facility with limited access.
- Privacy with 13 furnished resident units, each with a family room, bedroom and bathroom.
- Three meals each day in cafeteria.
- Personal hygiene and room cleaning supplies.
- Health assessments and referrals for medical needs.
- Special attention to children’s schooling, health and developmental needs.
- Indoor and outdoor play areas.
- An assigned case manager who will assist a family with establishing a housing plan, obtaining employment, applying for housing support services and making referrals to other service providers in the community.
- On-site laundry.
- Classes on parenting, financial literacy and other life skills.
- Referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health counseling.
Families staying at St. Anthony Family Shelter agree to:
- Attend meetings and classes
- Follow established guidelines.
- Follow Community Living Agreement, which includes room inspections to insure the rooms are kept clean and in good repair, daily chores around the shelter and evening curfew.
We consider eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Eligibility criteria includes:
- Family must be homeless
- Family unit: Includes families composed of one or both adult parents or relative adult caregiver with one or more dependent children under the age of 18. Family unit must include at least one minor child.
- All adults must have photo identification.
- All children must have an ID: We accept Social Security cards, medical records, Personal Identification Form (PIF), school IDs, birth certificates and vaccination records.
- The length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis, ranging from a few nights to 30 days.
If your family is in need of shelter and you would like to be considered for admittance please call (316) 264-7233. Staff will gather information about your family and your situation and answer your questions about our program.
Phone Numbers
Ann Nash, Director
24/7 Shelter: (316) 264-7233
Director: (316) 264-8344, ext. 4103
Daily Hours
Location and Hours of Operation
Address
256 N Ohio St. | Wichita, KS 67214
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Director
Ann Nash
24/7 Shelter: (316) 264-7233
Director: (316) 264-8344, ext. 4103
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Wichita Diocese
The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.
Wichita Diocese
The Wichita Diocese covers 20,021 square miles and includes 25 counties in the southeast corner of the state. It is home to over 114,000 Catholics in 90 parishes.