NFHC’s 14-bed Children’s Shelter offers a lot to our community. The shelter, part of HALO House (opened in 1999), shares its address with NFHC’s Women’s Shelter. Our location is a secure one, with a fenced-in play area, airy rooms, and storage for each child’s belongings.		Ways to Detect Child Abuse When a child has accidentally injured themselves, the bruise or mark usually appears on bony parts of the body, limited to one side. Also, the child’s story is consistent with the injury. Non Accidental Injuries include: Slap or grab marks Numerous bruises. Bruises of different ages. Bruises on different parts of the body. Cigarette burns. Pattern burns. Belt or Cord marks. Human bite marks. Genital bruising Broken bone Bald Patches Learn more about violence against children.
Telephone crisis intervention and information is available 24 hours a day for the Children's Shelter at (928)-527-1800. The Children's Shelter's doors are open 24 hours, 365 days a year. The facility and staff care for over a hundred children each year. Features include: Personal storage for each child's belongings 24-hour supervision and care Large living room for movies, games, etc. Indoor playroom Large backyard equipped with playhouse, swings, and slide LEARN ABOUT OUR TIME OUT PROGRAM Children's Shelter Services: Safe shelter Counseling Case management Advocacy Family reunification Referrals Youth outreach Life education and recreational activities Runaway and homeless youth service		Other Important Numbers for Children in Crisis The Alternatives Center (928-214-9050) Child Protective Service (928-779-3681) Flagstaff Police Dept. (928-774-1414) Sheriff's Department (928-774-4523) Victim Witness Services (928-779-6163) Learn more about violence against children.

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2532 N. 4th Street #506, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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