Family Homeless Shelters

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    Important: All homeless families should call 211 and ask about shelter and housing program openings. Also ask to be put onto their Family Mobile Housing Team Waitlist.

    Most of the area shelters and housing agencies are now using this waitlist when they have an opening. Be sure to tell them what your situation is (on the street, in a car, motel, doubled up, etc.) and about any family members with specific needs such as disabilities, illness, pregnancy, etc. Call back weekly to check on your status.

    You should also call the listings below for specifics about their programs and availability. 

     

    Lilac Meadows Family Shelter

    Family shelter operated by Human Solutions for Multnomah County residents that have done an intake screening through 211. Private rooms provided to families residing here. 2 rooms available each night as winter emergency shelters, must call 211 for placement. Call for availability/waitlist.

    Families must now call 211 for screening to gain access to this shelter.

    503-477-9724 | SE Portland off SE 77th and SE Powell  

     

     

    Annie Ross House Shelter

    Family shelter operated by Northwest Housing Alternatives.  

    General Information about all of their programs 503-654-1007 X100.  

    503-650-5750 | Milwaukie, OR |  

     

     

    Community Action Family Shelter

    Family shelter with stays up to five weeks. They also have a Transitional Housing Program for women with children, rental assistance, Rent Well classes, energy assistance, and food programs. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-640-3263 | Hillsboro, OR |  

     

     

    Community of Hope Shelter

    This shelter/transitional housing program in the St. Johns Neighborhood serves single parents with children that are attending school in the North Portland area. There are other criteria for being admitted to this shelter. Please see their website or email them at lindajo@communityofhopepdx.org or contact your school Title X liaison for more info before calling the shelter. Call during Business Hours Only please.

    503-852-1070 | Portland, OR |  

     

     

    Family Promise of Washington County Shelter

    Non-profit homeless shelter program for families with children. They are supported by volunteers and faith communities (congregations and churches) who assist with helping families return to a home of their own. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-844-2919 | Hillsboro, Oregon |  

     

     

    Good Neighbor Center

    36 bed facility serving up to 9 families at a time. There is space so that each family has a private room where they can live up to six weeks. Families are provided three meals a day. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-443-6084 | 11130 SW Greenburg Road Tigard, OR 97232 |

     

     

    Phfs Lents Shelter

    Operated by Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS). Provides meals, showers, laundry services, internet, children's activities, and case management for housing assistance. For families only. Must have children under 18 to be considered. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-915-8306 | SE Portland Lents neighborhood off of SE 92nd and SE Woodstock |  

     

     

    Join Day Center "the House"

    Drop in day center is open Monday-Friday 10AM to 3PM. This is NOT an overnight sleeping shelter. Services include restrooms, showers, a mailing address, laundromat vouchers, hygiene items, clothing resources, referral information, coffee, conversation, and a refuge from the weather. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-232-2031 | 1435 NE 81st Ave Suite 100 Portland, OR 97213 |

     

     

    My Father's House

    Shelter and Transitional Housing programs for families. A comprehensive program with structured expectations of residents, life skills education program, recovery groups, and focused on skill building through case management and classes. Individual rooms for families. Call for availability/waitlist.

    503-492-3046 | Gresham, OR  |