Arlington House provides emergency shelter for Ramsey County adolescents aged 11 through 17 years old. Fourteen beds are available for up to 90 days while more appropriate placement arrangements are made. Additional beds are available to other counties as needed.

Arlington House has provided emergency shelter to children since it was founded in September 1969. As the number of organizations placing children and the complexity of problems presented by incoming clients has increased, resources for backup have decreased. Arlington House is dedicated to providing children in our care with a safe living situation. We continually explore appropriate therapies to make sure children are appropriately cared for. While they are with us, we introduce a variety of appropriate interventions so the individual is able to begin developing resources and skills to deal with future issues.