Home Free

Home Free Shelter

Home Free is a safe haven for victims and survivors and their children who have needed to flee their homes due to domestic violence. The Shelter provides emergency housing and support services to over 400 female identifying individuals and children each year. Usually filled to capacity, the Shelter can accommodate 30 adults and children with an average length of stay of 18 days. Services are provided free of charge to all residents.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please contact the Home Free Hotline 24-hours a day at 763.559.4945.

Home Free Shelter Quick Facts

Services Provided: Safe and confidential shelter for survivors and their children

Population Served: Female identifying adults and their children

How to Access Services: Call the hotline at 763-559-4945

Capacity: We have room for 30 adults and children, but often operate at over 100% of capacity

Length of Stay: Length of stay varies, but averages 17 days

Cost: All services are free of charge

Shelter Advocates

Shelter Advocates work residents as they identify needs, set goals, and access services. Advocates assist residents in obtaining legal remedies, housing, financial resources, medical care, and transportation and accompaniment to appointments as needed. Home Free also offers a number of education and support groups as well as social and recreational opportunities.

Youth & Family Program

The Home Free youth and family program assists residents with children to identify and meet each child’s needs. The youth and family advocates work with children and youth individually and in groups to help them develop age-appropriate knowledge and skills related to domestic violence. Child programming and supervised free play, groups, activities and one-on-one assistance is provided to Shelter children, including weekend groups and activities. Advocates also assist caregivers with placement of children in local schools.

Community Education

In addition to its direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, Home Free provides community education services. Staff members speak about the dynamics of domestic violence and distribute information at community events, schools, and places of work and worship. Through its community education efforts, Home Free seeks to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of domestic violence, which helps to prevent domestic assault and contribute to a community where everyone can live in safety.

For more information about community education or to schedule a speaker for your group, please call Kari Hitchcock at 763.559.9008.