Shelter

Summary of Housing Assistance in San Marcos, TX

Greater San Marcos Youth Council/Residential Children’s Shelter
(512)-754-0500 or 1-800-457-0797

Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Temporary, emergency shelter for adolescents (17 & under). Clients are usually placed through CPS or law enforcement.
Southside Community Center
(512)-392-6694

Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Emergency overnight housing for families, food pantry, clothing, & services for the homeless.

Lifeworks
3700 S. 1st St.
Austin, TX
(512)-735-2400

Call your child’s campus for assistance in registering a student for services.

Services Provided: Shelter for homeless children, counseling, McKinney Vento services (such as free lunch, etc.)

Eligibility: Students who do not have a fixed, regular, nighttime residence or who have temporarily moved in with other family members because of a recent loss in housing.