The shelter is described as "a licensed 24 hours, 7 days a week children shelter through the Bureau of Indian Affairs" that "has been operational since 2009; we have provided a safe haven for child survivors of abuse, neglect, and abandonment in several counties in Oklahoma." It holds "Seven active contracts with several other Tribes" and tribal agencies. Placement is made through child welfare channels rather than by direct family application, so no self-application eligibility criteria are published. Services listed: "Emergency shelter placement (placement in shelter 24 hours or less)"; "Residential placement (up to 120 days)"; "Independent Living Skills (15 yrs. of age and up, preparing monthly for daily living skills outside of shelter care, shared program between DHS & Tribal liaison)"; and "Respite services (up to 4 days per month, termed care for children in tribal custody, requiring placement due to a foster family emergency)." To report suspected child abuse or neglect: call Comanche Nation CPS at (580) 583-7409 if the child lives on tribal land, or the Oklahoma State Hotline at 1-800-522-3511 if not.