TOGETHER, WE CAN SUPPORT OUR YOUTH

Every year in Salt Lake County, more than 9,000 kids are victims of abuse, neglect or foster care disruption. During these stressful periods in their young lives, ShelterKids steps in to provide a warm, supportive and stable environment. We are dedicated to the wellbeing of these youth through emergency residential care, temporary housing, counseling, preventive health, access to education, and recreational activities. We also contribute funding and services to the Salt Lake County Youth Services, which assists families in crisis with immediate safety, shelter, and support.

About Us

ShelterKids is dedicated to assisting young victims of abuse, neglect, or foster care disruption. With the help of donations, we provide emergency residential care, temporary housing, counseling and preventative services to help kids transition into a more stable living situation. We are a 501 (C) 3, non-profit organization which has been assisting children and families in crisis since 1978.

Meet the Team

  • Emily Read

    PRESIDENT

  • Tricia Cook

    SECRETARY

  • Brett Pehrson

    TREASURER

  • Craig Cook

  • Cassie Power

  • Jacquelin Perry

  • Jun Ke

  • “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much”

  • "The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food."

  • "Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community."

  • "Do not let where you come from define you, but never forget the values you learned from your close community."