Herbert Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center
Herbert Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center
Former Juvenile Detention Center / Current Youth Residential Shelter BuildingMailing Address
VERIFY CURRENT YOUTH PROGRAM AND PLACEMENT BEFORE MAILING
Herbert Schaffner Youth Center
911 Gibson Boulevard
Steelton, PA 17113
Herbert Schaffner Youth Center
911 Gibson Boulevard
Steelton, PA 17113
Physical Address
911 Gibson Boulevard, Steelton, PA 17113
Governing Agency
Dauphin County / current licensed youth shelter operator
Inmate ID
Resident / Program ID if assigned — Not required
Last Verified
September 25, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Verify the youth is actually placed at the Herbert Schaffner Youth Center and obtain the current program's mailing format before sending correspondence.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Confirm current shelter/program photo and enclosure rules before mailing photographs.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Confirm current youth-program property and package rules before ordering or shipping.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Confirm the current youth program's resident-account/property procedure before sending funds.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
Confirm current youth placement and program-specific visitor approval/schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 25, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Do not treat the old 'Herbert Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center' database name as a current secure detention destination. Dauphin County's 2025 records describe the Herbert Schaffner Youth Center building as a residential shelter for dependent and delinquent youth under a licensed operator. Verify the youth's exact current program and placement before mailing.
About Herbert Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center
The Herbert Schaffner Youth Center building in Steelton is used for residential shelter services for dependent and delinquent youth. The old juvenile detention label is retained only for historical compatibility.