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Volunteerto support our children, our events, and an array of projects.
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Our Crisis Nursery Approach
Learn about our two-generation approach delivered through a
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.
$80provides 5 children with snuggly beds and full tummies.
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– Providence House Parent
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$80provides 5 children with snuggly beds and full tummies.
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Recognition
Awards & Recognition
With more than 40 years of experience, Providence House is recognized as a national leader in keeping kids safe and families together. We consult nurseries in other states on best-practice operations and procedures as well as public policy issues and regularly present at national conferences. To learn more about implementing our program in your city click here.
Accreditation
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.
In 2022, CARF awarded 3-year accreditation to Providence House.
Recent Awards & Recognition
2024 Anisfield-Wolf Memorial Award for Outstanding Human Service
2024 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
2024 Ohio Attorney General's Promising Practice Award
2023 California Evidence-Based Clearing House Promising Research Evidence and High Child Welfare Relevance
2023 Crain's Notable Nonprofit Board Leader - Jane Cronin
2022 ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services
2022 Crain's Notables in Finance - CFO Kristen Kollar
2021 Dominion Energy Community Impact Award
2021 Cleveland Scene Best Nonprofit/Charity
2019 Nonprofit Times Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For
2019 Children's Bureau Champion for Preventing Child Maltreatment
2019 ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services
2017 Drucker Prize Semifinalist
2015 Ohio Attorney General’s Promising Practice Award
2014 Young Non-profit Professionals Network Champ YNPN Award
2013 National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter Region III “Agency of the Year”
2009 Charter One Bank “Champions in Action” for our Family Support Programming
2009 National Lifespan Respite Awards - Multi-Category
- Respitography Award, Public Policy Leadership
- Best Respite Documentary, “Promises Kept,” Providence House video
- Respite Design Award, Providence House “Days of Care” Crisis Nursery Program
2009 American Jewish Committee Isaiah Award
2008 Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) Excellence Award, Northern Ohio Region Honoree
