--- title: Transitional Therapeutic Home | Crittenton Center description: Our Transitional Therapeutic Home provides emergency shelter and supportive services for Iowa children ages 0-18 who have experienced abuse and neglect. --- [Skip to content](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing/transitional-therapeutic-home#main-content) Close - [Services](https://crittentoncenter.org/services) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) - [About](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) - [Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events) - [Passport to Possibilities: Annual Fundraiser](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/passport-to-possibilities-your-ticket-to-an-evening-of-impact) - 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Check out any upcoming educational, inspirational, and FUN activities we have in store for you!**[Learn More](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events?hsLang=en) ** - [home](https://crittentoncenter.org?hsLang=en) - [services](https://crittentoncenter.org/services?hsLang=en) - [child welfare & wellbeing](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing?hsLang=en) - [transitional therapeutic home](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing/transitional-therapeutic-home) # Transitional Therapeutic Home   ![crit-services-child-welfare-wellbeing-transitional-homes-illustration-2](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Services/crit-services-child-welfare-wellbeing-transitional-homes-illustration-2.webp?width=424&height=400&name=crit-services-child-welfare-wellbeing-transitional-homes-illustration-2.webp "crit-services-child-welfare-wellbeing-transitional-homes-illustration-2") ages 0-18 ## Emergency Shelter for Children Our Transitional Therapeutic Home (TTH) provides emergency placement for Iowa children ages 0-18 who can no longer safely remain in their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. These children may be brought in by the police or referred by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services or the Iowa Juvenile Court System. Upon arrival, children are met with compassionate and understanding Crittenton Center employees who provide crisis intervention services, therapeutic supervised family visitation, aftercare case coordination, on-site education by certified teachers, medical care, mental health and substance use services, and other needed supportive services. Families of these children may also receive crisis intervention services, referral services, and supportive care during this challenging time. Unfortunately, many youth in our care do not have family support, so our employees are also trained to work with foster families to understand our children's complex needs to discharge the youth to a foster home successfully. Known as “The Mansion” by our youth, their mental, physical, and psychosocial needs are top priority. We provide on-site education with certified teachers who host a curriculum, allowing students to explore, learn quickly, and take risks. When not in school, youth participate in activities and outings that are fun to attend and provide life-skill-building and emotional regulation. Those needing a little extra TLC receive Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling by our in-house Licensed Therapists, or referred to another local service provider to assist with deeper complexities.  TOUCH Enlarge TOUCH Enlarge TOUCH Enlarge TOUCH Enlarge TOUCH Enlarge TOUCH 01 Box Title 01Box TitleRead More TOUCH 01 Box Title 01Box TitleRead More looking for help? ## Contact Us --- [![crit-logo-wht](https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/crit-logo-wht.png)](https://crittentoncenter.org/?hsLang=en) Sheltering, educating, and empowering children, individuals, and families.   4212 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 [**Services**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/services?hsLang=en) - [Child & Family Development](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-family-development) - [Child Welfare & Well-being](https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing) [**About Us**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Our History](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-history) - [Board of Directors](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/board-of-directors) - [Our Staff](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/our-staff) - [Donate](https://crittentoncenter.org/about-us/donate) [**Events**](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/tag/events?hsLang=en) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://crittentoncenter.org/contact#volunteer-opportunities) - [Windmills & Wedges: Golf for OC Kids](https://crittentoncenter.org/news/windmills-wedges-golf-for-oc-kids) - [Calendar of Events](https://crittentoncenter.org/calendar-of-events) [**News**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/news?hsLang=en) [**Contact**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/contact?hsLang=en) [**Careers**](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/careers?hsLang=en) [![COA_White_Logo_2019](https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/Global/COA_White_Logo_2019.png)](https://coanet.org/) [![phone-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/phone-circle.png?width=24&height=25&name=phone-circle.png)](tel:17122554321)    [![envelope-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/envelope-circle.png?width=24&height=25&name=envelope-circle.png)](mailto:info@crittentoncenter.org)    [![facebook](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook.png?width=25&height=25&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/crittentoncenter)   [![linkedin-circle](https://crittentoncenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-circle.png?width=25&height=25&name=linkedin-circle.png)  ](https://www.tiktok.com/@crittentoncenter) © 2023 Crittenton Center | [Privacy Policy](https://43565220.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy-crittenton-center?hsLang=en) [Accessibility](https://crittentoncenter.org/accessibility?hsLang=en) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Sioux City", "addressRegion" : "Iowa", "postalCode" : "51106", "streetAddress" : "4212 Gordon Drive" }, "knowsLanguage" : "en", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://43565220.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43565220/crit-logo-color.png" }, "name" : "Crittenton Center", "url" : "https://crittentoncenter.org/services/child-welfare-wellbeing/transitional-therapeutic-home" } ```