Crisis Nursery

The Crisis Nursery is a child abuse and neglect prevention program that provides short-term emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week for families and children five years of age and younger. When parents have an emergency or crisis, or parental responsibilities become overwhelming and no other resources are available, children may be brought to the nursery for up to 72 hours. Crisis intervention, parenting support and education groups for clients served are available. The program offers 24-hour phone accessibility. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. E-mail: gdewar@crisisnursery.net.