Florida Keys Children's Shelter

“Safe Kids | Strong Families | Healthy Community” The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter has served as a lifeline for vulnerable youth in Monroe County. Through a continuum of care, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and outreach, we protect youth in crisis, restore hope, and provide a pathway toward independence. Youth going through unimaginable times depend on us for safety, housing, food, case management, and counseling. These children and teens are abused, neglected, homeless, ungovernable, or engaging in behaviors that show they may be at risk for substandard life outcomes that include school failure, incarceration, or economic dependency. Without our services - residential and non-residential - there would be more children who are homeless, more families separated, and more kids involved with the juvenile justice system. Our comprehensive approach to each child we assist drives change in the community by keeping kids safe and nourished, both physically and emotionally. This speaks to our mission of “Safe Kids, Strong Families & Healthy Community,” benefiting Monroe County for 40 years with over 25,000 youth and families served.

The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter (FKCS) opened its doors in 1985 and was officially recognized as a nonprofit organization in 1987. FKCS is a nationally accredited social service agency that has been positively impacting Monroe County youth for 40 years. Our organization is the one selected by, recognized by, regularly monitored by, and audited by, the State of Florida. We operate the only licensed emergency shelter for children in the Florida Keys, providing a safe home in our residential programs that are free of charge and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We believe every child deserves the chance to succeed.