CRISIS NURSERY OF GREATER ROCHSTR

Perhaps a caregiver has had an accident, or become ill or homeless. Perhaps a parent has been arrested or is under severe stress because of domestic abuse. It happens every day: through no fault of their own, small children are put at risk of neglect or abuse. In 2006, the most recent year for which data is available, 16 children were abused out of every 1000 children in the 7 county Rochester region. Many cases of abuse go unreported or unverified. The causes are many, but the results are the same: small children are suddenly placed in a crisis situation, without a safe place to go. That's why the Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester was created. The Crisis Nursery provides a safe, nurturing environment for children from birth to age 12 whose families are in crisis. Our goal is to keep siblings together during a crisis. For up to 72 hours, children can live at the nursery, cared for by our trained staff. The goals are two-fold: first and most important, to provide temporary care for children at risk of abuse and neglect. We provide support to families and caregivers, so they have a place to turn before abuse occurs. We work to provide the necessary referrals to get families the help they need. The Crisis Nursery is not a permanent solution - it's a way to bridge the gap between a crisis and a long-term plan to address the underlying issues. We partner with a variety of agencies to support children and their families, with the goal of preventing problems and reducing recidivism. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the nursery has the capacity to serve over 1, 000 children per year.