St. Louis Crisis Nursery

The SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY (SLCN) is an independent, not-for-profit agency funded by donations and committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Founded in 1986, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has become a cornerstone in the fight against child abuse and neglect. In addition to the direct care of the children, the Crisis Nursery gives ongoing support and follow-up care to families and serves as a child/family advocate within the social services system. Families may voluntarily bring their children to any of the Nursery sites for a variety of reasons, including: Overwhelming parental stress Parental or sibling illness or death Lack of utilities, food or shelter Domestic violence Other emergency situations which jeopardize the safety and well-being of the child and necessitate temporary parent-child separation. Mission:?The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis through: Short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment Helping families resolve crisis Offering resources for empowerment, ongoing support and parent education. Community outreach and awareness Advocacy for children and families.