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Temporary Shelters
NAICS 624221 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels.
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For Temporary Shelters, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review abuse and molestation liability, professional liability / social services e&o, premises liability. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- Does the organization serve minor children or unaccompanied youth, and if so, what screening and supervision protocols are in place?
- What background check and credentialing procedures apply to staff and volunteers?
- Does the organization operate its own shelter facilities, subsidize scattered-site housing in third-party properties, or both?
- Are any clinical, counseling, or licensed therapeutic services provided on-site or referred out?
- How many volunteers does the organization use, and are they ever transporting residents in personal vehicles?
- What is the organization's prior loss history, particularly any abuse, molestation, or professional liability claims?
- Does the organization collect and store sensitive personal or health information electronically, and is that data encrypted or otherwise secured?
- Are there any owned vehicles used for client transport or outreach, and who drives them?
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Temporary shelter organizations provide short-term emergency housing to domestic violence survivors, homeless individuals and families, runaway youth, and others in crisis. Day-to-day operations typically include intake screening, residential housing management, meal services, case management, and coordination with social service agencies. Some organizations own and operate dedicated shelter facilities; others subsidize placements in third-party housing such as hotels, motels, or scattered-site apartments.
Questions to investigate
- Does the organization serve minor children or unaccompanied youth, and if so, what screening and supervision protocols are in place?
- What background check and credentialing procedures apply to staff and volunteers?
- Does the organization operate its own shelter facilities, subsidize scattered-site housing in third-party properties, or both?
- Are any clinical, counseling, or licensed therapeutic services provided on-site or referred out?
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