Program: Housing - Families in Transition
Organization: Starling Community Services
Phone Numbers: 519-749-2450
Email: fitreferrals@lutherwood.ca
Website: starlingcs.ca/housing/i-need-emergency-shelter/we-are-a-family
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Service Description: Family shelter diversion and rapid re-housing that offers medium to high intensity program that assists families with dependents under the age of 24 who are in need of emergency shelter stay due to experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within seven (7) days

Programs and services include:
  • individualized and intensive housing support
  • free use of resource area - computers, internet access and phones
  • housing information and resources
  • referrals to shelter, followed by rapid re-housing support



Service Locations:

Cambridge Office:
35 Dickson St
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A6

Kitchener Office:
41 Weber St W
Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1

Fees: Free
Application: Call or email
Eligibility / Target Population: Families with dependents under 24 years of age at risk of homelessness within 7 days
Languages: English
Area Served: Waterloo Region and area
See Also: Emergency Shelters for Adults
Emergency Shelters for Adults with Children
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Last Updated: 7/28/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=213362

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