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ALERT! Berks County South Campus Closed Monday, October 5: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, to complete a scheduled electrical utility project. The South Campus Building will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm while Met-Ed conducts this work. For safety reasons, no one will be permitted to enter or access the South Campus building for any reason between 8 am to 5 pm on October 5.

The County appreciates the public’s understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

Berks County Youth Center – Shelter Care

General Department Information

The Berks County Shelter Care offers a safe and supportive environment that nurtures the well-being of youth, promoting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being through positive and compassionate engagement. The shelter provides an opportunity for males and females between the ages of ten to eighteen who are experiencing challenges that make it unsafe for them to remain in the community, an opportunity to participate in a structured, nonsecure shelter.