Robert’s Place youth Shelter serves children and youth ages 3 to 17 who are experiencing a crisis, including situations such as suspected abuse or neglect, running away from home, or other urgent needs for emergency placement or planned respite. Referrals for crisis placement are made internally through our crisis clinic, as well as from approved community partners.
Welcome to Robert’s Place
A temporary, emergency shelter that also offers planned respite for children and youth experiencing a crisis.
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Age Range
3 to 17
Location
Robert’s Place
Languages Available
English, Spanish, Additional Languages via Interpretation Services
Robert’s Place Youth Shelter
A Safe Place to Land
Robert’s Place Youth Shelter opened in 2015 as a compassionate response to children and teens in crisis across Wyandotte County.
Serving youth ages 3 to 17, our emergency shelter is a warm, home-like environment for those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other serious challenges. Children typically stay about 3 days while safety and care plans are made to address their needs.
Short Stay, Lasting Impact
Robert’s Place youth Shelter offers immediate shelter, compassionate care, and a supportive environment for children and teens while long-term safety and stability plans are made.
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Emergency Placement
Children are placed at Robert’s Place youth Shelter during a crisis to ensure their immediate safety and well-being. We also offer space for respite care.
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Short Term Stay
Youth typically stay for up to 3 days in a warm, home-like setting designed to reduce trauma and stress.
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Care Coordination
Our team works closely with professionals and families to plan next steps and support a safe transition out of the shelter.
Emergency Shelter for Teens and Children
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Safe, Immediate Shelter
Providing a safe, supportive space for children experiencing a crisis.
Family-Style Setting
Robert’s Place is designed for comfort: 7 bedrooms, a kitchen, a rec room, and more.
Accessible & Inclusive
We offer ADA-compliant spaces, a multilingual staff, and a welcoming environment for all children.
"After a few years of working with this team, I found myself accomplishing more and more every day."
Bethany
"I had an extreme case of PTSD when I came here. I worked with a psychiatrist, a therapist and a case manager every week. I was too afraid to leave my home, lost all of my friends and completely shut down.... After a few years of working with this team, I found myself accomplishing more and more every day.
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Bethany
"I’ve been receiving services from Wyandot Center for 8 to 10 years and I’ve taken to the services in a good way."
Brandy
"I’ve been receiving services from Wyandot Center for 8 to 10 years and I’ve taken to the services in a good way. They’ve been very helpful in giving me good direction and helping me find coping skills and outlets to work through the bad anxiety or depression moments."
Brandy
"We have worked with PACES for almost a year now, it has really helped our family with our issues with our little guy!"
Ivan
"We have worked with PACES for almost a year now, it has really helped our family with our issues with our little guy! They have a lot of resources for families, I would definitely recommend for other families struggling with their children! "
Ivan
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions?
Contact UsMost stays are short-term, around 3 days, allowing families a needed break to decompress, recharge and maintain a safe, stable home environment.
No. Robert’s Place Youth Shelter is not a long-term residential program—it is a temporary shelter that provides emergency care during a crisis and a safe, supportive space for children and teens in Kansas City in situations like respite care.
While Robert’s Place Youth Shelter is not a medical facility, staff are trained to support emotional needs and coordinate referrals for mental health care as needed.
The shelter is designed to feel like a home, featuring bedrooms, a kitchen, play spaces, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere to help reduce stress during a difficult time.
Yes. When appropriate, we engage families and provide referrals to support services that focus on long-term safety, healing, and reunification when possible.
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