24-Hour Helpline 314-768-3201

Family Empowerment Program
314-533-6900
Provides in-home developmental assessments for children, ages birth to three years. In addition, this program provides age-appropriate toys, books and videos to further a child's development and offers parent support groups, parent-child outings and additional events.

S.O.S. for Kids-314-768-3201
Stopping Overwhelming Stress for Kids provides care for children whose families are overwhelmed with stress and who are at an increased risk of abusing their child.

HOPE for the Homeless
Helping Out with a Protective Environment for the Homeless provides care to children whose families are homeless. Parents are provided assistance in finding shelter.

Healing Hearts
Art and Play are the languages of children . Healing Hearts provides art, play and music therapy for children who need help in coping with frightening realities.

ABC's & More
Provides respite and crisis care for children with special needs.

WEE Care Program
Wellness Education and Evaluation ensures that all children who stay at the Nursery for at least 24 hours receive medical exams and any needed medication. Parents are informed of their child's health status and provided with information on childhood immunizations and other health issues.

SEEDS for Growth Program
Strives to Strengthen and Evaluate Every Developing Skill to promote healthy development of children. Parents are informed of their child's developmental skill level and are provided with information on basic child development. Parents are also offered activities that will promote their child's area of needed developmental improvement.

Family Support Program
Provides follow-up support services to families who have utilized the Crisis Nursery's services.

Home Visits Program
Family Support staff identify those families who are at a greater risk of abusing/neglecting their child and provide home-based support services to them.

Parent Support Groups
Family Support staff invite parents to attend support group meetings that focus on their specific needs and concerns. The goals are to increase parenting skills, build self confidence and self esteem and help parents build support networks.

24-Hour Helpline
This Helpline is available to families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Crisis and supportive counseling, resource referrals and follow-up contacts are provided to families.

CORE Connections
Community Outreach, Referrals and Evaluation Connections. Crisis Nursery staff are posted
at community centers/clinics to provide services which include:

• counseling
• developmental assessments of children
• resource referrals and support services

The Umbrella Fund
This emergency fund is available to Crisis Nursery families who need assistance in obtaining the basic necessities of life. The Crisis Nursery is able to help families pay a down payment on an apartment, prescriptions, a utility bill, food, diapers, and other necessities.

Transportation Fund
Provides bus tickets or cab vouchers for families who are unable to find transportation to the Crisis Nursery.