Children's Crisis Care Program

Crisis Nursery provides short-term, nurturing care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to children ages birth through five, when no other resources are available to help. 

Each family has their own unique crisis and story. The Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Our goal is to keep children safe, while also strengthening the family.

Crisis Care

Immediate response is needed in extreme situations where children are at risk of harm and assistance cannot wait. There is no income requirement.

Respite Care

When pressures build up family violence can occur. Families are encouraged to bring their child or children to the Nursery before things blow up, allowing families to resolve their personal problems. Respite care addresses specific situations and can be up to three days if needed. Planned respite is scheduled to accomplish specific goals.

Shelter to Shelter

The shelter to shelter service assists homeless families living in homeless or domestic abuse shelters or transitional housing while trying to rebuild their lives. This can include an immediate crisis or one that is semi-planned (i.e., emergency surgery).

Welfare to Work

Our welfare to work program gives parents assistance in childcare when they have a chance to take a job. The Nursery provides two-day care so a parent does not miss out on an employment opportunity. It also offers linkage to regular day care providers and Child Care Resource Services.