Dakota Woodlands family shelter

Summary

Dakota Woodlands provides temporary shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness in Dakota County. The organization's mission is to empower displaced families to achieve independence through stable shelter, trauma-informed case management, and connections to permanent housing and community resources. In 2025, 36 households exited to permanent housing, and 100% of residents were connected to appropriate resources. The organization served 225 unduplicated individuals, including 85 adults and 140 children, and provided 20,718 total nights of safe shelter.

Details

Subject

Dakota Woodlands family shelter

Summary

Dakota Woodlands provides temporary shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness in Dakota County. The organization's mission is to empower displaced families to achieve independence through stable shelter, trauma-informed case management, and connections to permanent housing and community resources. In 2025, 36 households exited to permanent housing, and 100% of residents were connected to appropriate resources. The organization served 225 unduplicated individuals, including 85 adults and 140 children, and provided 20,718 total nights of safe shelter.

Report Type

annual

Report Title

Dakota Woodlands summary document

Authoring Body

Dakota County

Reporting Period

2024-2025