Franklin County Women & Family Shelter

In the early 2000’s, Franklin County had an established shelter for homeless men, 18 years old and older; a homeless shelter for single women with children; and a domestic violence shelter - but no shelter services for homeless single women who were not homeless due to an active domestic violence situation. A group of Franklin County civic leaders and volunteers recognized the gap in shelter services for homeless single women and established the Franklin County Women and Family Shelter in 2004.

Today, FCWFS is a 21-bed facility that can house 13 single women and two sets of couples with children or single men with children. Our staff of 3 includes a full-time social worker, a part-time executive director, and a part-time house manager, Volunteers are crucial to fulfilling the mission of FCWFS to provide shelter, services, and support to community members experiencing homelessness.

In 2018, FCWFS housed 1 man with a child, 9 households with a man, woman, and children, and 53 single women. We also received 1,668 calls and completed 411 intake forms for clients requesting services or information.

We provide shelter, support, and services to community members experiencing homelessness. 

*We are NOT a domestic violence shelter. Our location is public knowledge and our shelter does not have the necessary security to protect residents in cases of active domestic violence. If you or someone you know is seeking shelter from domestic violence, please see the map of Domestic Violence shelters below or visit the KCADV website to find a shelter.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233)