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Our Crisis Nursery Approach
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holistic, integrated program.
While children stay in our Crisis Nursery, we empower parents to be safe, stable caregivers for their families in our Family Center.
A growing body of data shows crisis nursery programs are a vital service in meeting the needs of families and children in crisis.
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Facts & Stats
Facts & Stats
See all of our highlights from the last year in our Annual Impact Report!
View OUR 2023-2024 Impact Report
Who We Serve
Families seeking support from Providence House are often facing crises that affect their ability to provide for their child's essential needs or are looking for resources to help improve family stability through preventative services.
Last year, we served 876 children and families across 37 zip codes in Northeast Ohio
- 238 children from 120 families in our Crisis Nursery
- 193 families through our Community Referral Program
- 325 families through Community Distribution Events
Most of the families we serve (82%) are living at or below the Federal Poverty Line.
Here's a look at why families who had a child stay with us reached out to Providence House:
- 57% needed respite care to prevent a crisis
- 30% had a resource gap
- 28% were homeless or had unsafe housing
- 21% needed respite care for mental health and/or sobriety maintenance
- 14% had a medical crisis
- 9% needed inpatient mental health care
What We Do
At Providence House, our Family Preservation Crisis Nursery services and support help families overcome challenges and enhance stability.
- We Keep Kids Safe by offering voluntary, non-custodial emergency shelter to children newborn through age 12 whose families are experiencing crisis, and providing for their physical, emotional, developmental, and educational needs.
- We Keep Families Together through trauma-informed family preservation services to prevent foster care placements and connect parents and guardians to resources.
- We Strengthen Communities by advocating for underserved families and demonstrating the lasting impact of family preservation.
Impact
99% of the families who brought a child to stay in our Crisis Nursery stayed together after engaging with our services last year!
Here is a look at the feedback they shared with us:
100% report their child was provided a safe, home-like environment
100%% said their overall experience was positive
100% believed their child's daily care and medical needs were met
100% said our staff was professional and supportive
100% have confidence in caring for their child's medical needs at home
Our services also affect the long-term safety and stability of the children we serve. Learn more.
