Short-term child care for families going through a crisis or stressful situation

Description

Immediate child care is available to kids that need temporary supervision. A crisis nursery is generally available on a 24/7 basis. Crisis intervention services can include child abuse prevention and family support programs.

Services are available to families experiencing:

• Medical or mental health concerns
• Housing problems
• Financial strain or lapse in Child Care Assistance benefit
• Divorce or separation
• Family violence
• Emergency situations

Additional Information

Children may stay for up to 48 hours at a time from Friday until Sunday.

Children are provided with:

• Overnight care
• Three meals a day
• Clothes to wear during their stay
• Bathing if needed and authorized by the parent

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Ramsey County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Eligibility

Services are available to families:

• With children aged newborn to 6 years old
• Who reside in Ramsey County
• Are experiencing a crisis or facing overwhelming circumstances

Application Instructions

Intake appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:00am on Thursdays. Leave a voicemail after 8:00am on Thursday.