Short-term homes for youth are needed

Interface Children Family Services needs volunteers interested in providing evening and weekend short-term shelter for youth in need. "Cool Homes" are created when special people with just a little extra space in their homes open up their doors and their hearts to help a youth in distress. Providing shelter and a caring environment gives the child and his or her family the critical time needed to begin to work out problems.

Interface Children Family Services provides training and a small financial reimbursement for Cool Home volunteers, along with day- care and transportation for clients Monday to Friday. Each family sets its own availability that best suits its lifestyle.

Call the coordinator of volunteer services at (805) 485-6114, ext. 612 for more information.