CLAY COUNTY SHELTER CARE

CLAY COUNTY SHELTER CARE is a Title I public school that is part of the Moorhead Area Public Schools school district, located in MOORHEAD, MN with about 9 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

CLAY COUNTY SHELTER CARE, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, functions as a secure, short-term residential facility designed to provide emergency placement for youth. Rather than acting as a traditional academic school, the facility serves as a protective environment for minors who are experiencing family crises, are involved in the juvenile justice system, or require immediate out-of-home placement for safety reasons. The program is committed to maintaining a structured, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the health, well-being, and stabilization of the youth during a transitional period.

Because the facility serves youth in short-term custody, the educational component is focused on maintaining continuity. The center typically coordinates with the residents’ home school districts to ensure that students can continue their coursework or receive appropriate academic support while in residence. The primary mission of the Shelter Care facility is to offer a safe, non-punitive environment that bridges the gap between a crisis situation and a permanent placement or a return to the family home.

For more information, contact CLAY COUNTY SHELTER CARE at (218) 299-7548 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.