The Shelter cares for both boys and girls aged 0-17. Ours is one of the few shelters in the state that accepts infants and toddlers. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Experienced staff work hard to assure a nonthreatening. nurturing, environment. If records are available, children are enrolled in public school, and family visitation is allowed if the managing conservator authorizes it. Clothing, tutoring, and birthday and Christmas gifts are provided.