Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

We’re excited to spotlight one of the incredible team members who helps make the Crisis Nursery a safe, nurturing place for every child in our care! 💙

Addison is a Child Specialist at our Wentzville Nursery, where she provides care, comfort, and stability for children while their families navigate challenging moments. Her role is rooted in creating a safe, loving environment where kids can feel supported, seen, and cared for during times of uncertainty.

Known for being a hard worker with a kind heart, Addison brings patience, compassion, and positivity to every shift. While leading fun activities like letting the kids decorate her face, she works with the attitude of "it's all about making the kids happy 🙂".

We are so grateful for Addison’s dedication, her warmth, and the difference she makes for children and families every day! 💙

Interested in joining our team? Click here --> https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/employment-opportunities

40 Days of Caring | June 12 – July 21

This summer, as the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery celebrates 40 years of Keeping Kids Safe & Building Strong Families, we’re inviting our community to take part in 40 Days of Caring — a summer-long effort centered on tangible acts of support for children and families.

From June 12 - July 21, individuals, groups, and community partners are encouraged to participate through volunteer shifts, donation drives, and third-party fundraisers that help keep care ready across our Nurseries and Outreach Centers.

Whether organizing a diaper drive, volunteering your time, hosting a fundraiser, or collecting essential items and gift cards, every act of care helps strengthen support for children and families across our region. 💙❤️

Join our campaign of care by filling out this interest form: https://forms.gle/mWKFFXrFPTPbfgTbA

✨ We’re Hiring: Training Manager ✨

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is looking for a dedicated Training Manager to help equip and support the staff who care for children and families during their most challenging moments.

In this role, you’ll lead initial and ongoing training for Nursery staff, coordinate quarterly staff meetings, oversee required state trainings, and support professional growth across our programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our teams are confident, prepared, and aligned with our mission of keeping children safe and families supported.

We’re seeking someone with a strong background in crisis intervention, a passion for staff development, and the ability to lead with compassion, organization, and clarity. If you believe in strengthening teams so they can better serve children and families, this role could be a great fit.

📍 Full-time or part-time
🎓 Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
💙 Meaningful work. Supportive mission. Real impact.

Learn more and apply today to help shape the future of care at the Crisis Nursery.
https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/employment-opportunities

May's Message From Molly is here! 💙❤️

From celebrating our Kids Awards honorees to raising more than $44,000 on Give STL Day, the past month was filled with moments that reflect the power of community support.

Read the latest newsletter for staff updates, 40th anniversary reflections, legislative news, and a preview of our upcoming 40 Days of Caring campaign.

Read more:
https://mailchi.mp/crisisnurserykids.org/a-message-from-molly-18238733

Grab your clubs and rally your team! ⛳🏌️‍♂️

Our August 3 FORE the Kids Golf Tournament at Forest Hills Country Club is right around the corner!

Check-in starts at 9 AM, followed by a 10 AM shotgun start.

Foursomes are filling now, and we’re also offering exciting sponsorship opportunities to showcase your support.

--> https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/events/golf-tournament
Come enjoy a day on the greens while helping us Keep Kids Safe. 💙

We’re hiring!

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is looking for a Latinx Family Empowerment Specialist to support children and families through our Family Empowerment Program. This role helps connect families with resources, build supportive relationships, and provide culturally responsive services that strengthen families during times of stress or crisis.

Full-time | Mission-driven work | St. Louis area
🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/employment-opportunities

At our Centene Nursery, staff and kiddos lovingly refer to a corner of the floor as “Alizée’s Salon.” 💙❤️

Many children who return to the Nursery already know they want to sit in Alizée’s chair. She takes time to talk with parents about their child’s haircare routines, asks kiddos what styles they want, and helps them feel comfortable, included, and cared for throughout the process.

One staff member recently shared this story after watching Alizée braid a little boy’s hair:

“We had a bit of a rough start with the detangling — he even had to give me some of his mommy’s tips to make it hurt less!” Alizée said. “And he coached me through the braiding process letting me know how many braids he wanted on each side... just like his mommy does it.”

“The second he saw himself in the mirror, his whole face just lit up.”

Another staff member shared that afterward, he proudly walked around showing everyone his hair and “looked so proud.”

She also reflected on “the ways that she goes above and beyond to help our children feel safe, honored and beautiful.”

Moments like these are about so much more than hair. They are about trust, confidence, familiarity, dignity, and helping children feel seen and cared for in meaningful ways.

Thank you, Alizée, for the love and intentionality you bring to children every day. ✨

THEN & NOW: Building Stronger Families Through Community Leadership 💙❤️

As we celebrate 40 years of Keeping Kids Safe & Building Strong Families, we’re reflecting on the people and partnerships that have helped shape the Nursery’s growth and deepen our impact over the decades.

Between 1996 and 1998, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery launched both our Advisory Board and Parent Advisory Board, two groups created with a shared belief that strong organizations are built through collaboration, lived experience, and community care.

For nearly three decades, Advisory Board members have helped strengthen the Nursery through leadership, advocacy, professional expertise, fundraising support, and meaningful community connections that continue to expand our reach and sustainability.

At the same time, our Parent Advisory Board created space for parents who have experienced Nursery services firsthand to help guide our work, share insight into the needs of families, support other parents, and ensure our programs remain grounded in compassion, dignity, and real community experience.

Together, these boards reflect something that has always been central to the Nursery’s mission: children and families are strongest when communities come together to listen, support, and lead alongside one another.

Thank you to every past and present member who has helped move this work forward over the last 40 years. 💫

To learn more about our boards, visit our website: https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/crisis-nursery-board-members

⏰ Only 10 days left!

There’s still time to support the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery by ordering Jack Nolen’s Burger of the Month before May wraps up.

Every Spicy Blue BBQ Burger sold donates $1 to help build safer, more stable families and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Grab a bite, make an impact, and don’t miss out!

Learn more at 👉 https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/fundraisers