1. Lewis Center Palm Beach County
High Barrier, Punitive Model to a Low Barrier, Trauma Informed, and Accountability Focused Shelter

2. Lewis Center 60 Bed Shelter for Individuals (40 male, 20 female)
6 Beds for LE Drop offs- 48 hour stays
Waitlist of 154 individuals
January 2017 PIT count sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families
10/1/14-9/30/ permanent placements (with rules)
10/1/16-9/30/ permanent placements (moved to no barriers mid May 2016)
10/1/16-9/30/17- anticipated total 151 permanent placements

3. LEWIS CENTER BEFORE Drug test upon admission: Must Be Sober Must attend AA/NA Meetings Random Drug Tests Must attend Life Skills Groups If you use, you must go to detox No physical signs of affection, even Shower Daily if married Break a rule, get a personal participant agreement. After receiving two PPAs, Exited!

4. If things are not working, let’s talk about it
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If someone is asked to leave, it will be only after discussions have taken place with the person, the Case Manager, and Management. This is a last resort.