Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Since 1986, we have been Keeping Kids Safe and Building Strong Families.

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is a safe place for children and families in crisis, providing 24/7 access to emergency care and a support network so families can achieve stability. The SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY (SLCN) is an independent, not-for-profit agency funded by donations and committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Founded in 1986, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has become a cornerstone in the fight against child abuse and neglect. In addition to the direct care of the children, the Crisis Nursery gives ongoing support and follow-up care to families and serves as a child/family advocate within the social services system.

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🔐 Teamwork makes the dream work... and apparently, it also helps you escape! 😄Our Nursery Supervision team spent a recen...
10/10/2026

🔐 Teamwork makes the dream work... and apparently, it also helps you escape! 😄

Our Nursery Supervision team spent a recent morning together for some well-deserved team building, tackling an escape room challenge. They worked together, solved every clue, and escaped with time to spare!

We're grateful for a team that brings collaboration, problem-solving, and plenty of laughter to everything they do. 💙

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Someone to Turn ToWe often celebrate people who handle everything on their own.But maybe w...
10/09/2026

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Someone to Turn To

We often celebrate people who handle everything on their own.

But maybe we should celebrate something else.

The strength it takes to reach out when you need support.

When Sophie's mom called the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, she wasn't giving up on her role as a parent.

She was embracing it.

Throughout Sophie's stay, she could call anytime to check in, ask questions, and hear how her kiddos were doing. She remained connected because parents never stop being parents.

Sometimes loving your children means recognizing that you don't have to carry every burden alone.

Strong families aren't the families who never need help.

They're the families who have someone to turn to—and communities that respond with compassion when they do.

Families thrive when they know support is there without judgment.

Supporting families is child abuse prevention.

To protect the privacy and dignity of the children and families we serve, this is a composite story inspired by real experiences at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Predictability When life feels uncertain, routines become even more important. A shared me...
10/08/2026

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Predictability

When life feels uncertain, routines become even more important.

A shared meal.

Bath time.

A favorite bedtime story.

The comforting rhythm of knowing what comes next.

During Sophie's stay at the Nursery, our staff followed her pace while creating consistent routines throughout the day. Those ordinary moments weren't just part of a schedule; they helped create a sense of safety during a time of change.

Children thrive when they know what to expect.

Parents know this, too.

But when families are navigating housing changes, job loss, illness, or other major challenges, maintaining those routines can become incredibly difficult—not because parents care any less, but because life has become unpredictable.

Sometimes one of the greatest gifts we can offer a child is the consistency they need while their family works toward stability.

Families thrive when children experience safety, consistency, and caring relationships—even during life's hardest seasons.

Supporting families is child abuse prevention.

To protect the privacy and dignity of the children and families we serve, this is a composite story inspired by real experiences at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

🧱🎨 Handmade with care. Painted with imagination.Our friend Bob and a wonderful group of his friends regularly handcraft ...
10/06/2026

🧱🎨 Handmade with care. Painted with imagination.

Our friend Bob and a wonderful group of his friends regularly handcraft these special wooden toys and donate them to the Nursery. Our kiddos love getting the chance to paint, decorate, and turn each one into a creation all their own!

We’re so grateful for this thoughtful group and their continued generosity. Thank you for giving our kiddos another way to create, explore, and simply enjoy being kids. 💛

A big thank you to our Young Professionals Board for the energy, creativity, and commitment they bring to the Saint Loui...
10/05/2026

A big thank you to our Young Professionals Board for the energy, creativity, and commitment they bring to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery all year long. 💙

We loved looking back at these moments from last year's Nursery Night and are so grateful for this incredible group of advocates who help strengthen our community and support families throughout the year. Thank you for all you do!

We can't wait to celebrate again soon! Learn more here: https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/events/nursery-night

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Emotional Safety  Children don't stop having big feelings just because the adults around t...
10/04/2026

WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO THRIVE: Emotional Safety

Children don't stop having big feelings just because the adults around them are busy solving big problems.

When Sophie arrived at the Nursery, she carried her favorite stuffed bunny everywhere she went.

To someone else, it might have looked like an ordinary toy.

To our staff, it was something more.

Children often communicate through the things that help them feel safe. A favorite blanket. A stuffed animal. A familiar routine. These small comforts help children navigate change, uncertainty, and new environments.

Sophie didn't need to leave her bunny behind to be brave.

She needed caring adults who noticed what helped her feel secure and made space for it.

When children feel emotionally safe, they're better able to build trust, express themselves, and adapt to change.

Families thrive when children are cared for by adults who understand that emotional safety matters just as much as physical safety.

Supporting families is child abuse prevention.

To protect the privacy and dignity of the children and families we serve, this is a composite story inspired by real experiences at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

💙 Proud to be a United Way agency!Being a United Way agency means more than funding. It means being part of a trusted ne...
10/02/2026

💙 Proud to be a United Way agency!

Being a United Way agency means more than funding. It means being part of a trusted network of nonprofits working together to address our community’s greatest needs.

For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, that support helps strengthen the programs and services that keep kids safe, support families through times of crisis, and build a stronger St. Louis community. We’re proud to be part of a network investing in meaningful, lasting change. 💛

Thank you to our Young Professionals Board (YPB) for their recent of Service! It was a small but mighty group and are so...
10/02/2026

Thank you to our Young Professionals Board (YPB) for their recent of Service! It was a small but mighty group and are so grateful for their good work at our Nursery North where they pulled weeds, spread mulch, and tidied the vegetable garden for winter. Thank you, YPB!

Learn more about our three Nursery boards here: https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/crisis-nursery-board-members

What Families Need to Thrive: Time Most parents have wished they could be in two places at once. Now imagine that one of...
10/01/2026

What Families Need to Thrive: Time

Most parents have wished they could be in two places at once.

Now imagine that one of those places is finding the next safe and stable place for your family to live.

Every family faces moments when life changes unexpectedly. Sometimes those moments require parents to make difficult decisions while still trying to meet their child's everyday needs.

For Sophie and her mom, that moment came when their family needed to transition to new housing sooner than expected.

Suddenly, Sophie's days were filled with phone calls, paperwork, appointments, and conversations about what came next. Every appointment mattered. Every missed call could delay the next step.

At the same time, Sophie still needed what every child needs: someone to play with, someone to comfort her, and someone to keep her safe.

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery made it possible for Sophie's mom to focus on securing housing while knowing Sophie was surrounded by caring adults who understood children and their needs.

No parent should have to choose between caring for their child today and building stability for tomorrow.

Families thrive when they have the time, support, and community they need to navigate life's hardest moments.

Supporting families is child abuse prevention.

To protect the privacy and dignity of the children and families we serve, this is a composite story inspired by real experiences at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

Having Kaleb of KalebCares was truly a highlight at the Nursery! We love kids helping kids, and Kaleb is a beautiful exa...
10/01/2026

Having Kaleb of KalebCares was truly a highlight at the Nursery! We love kids helping kids, and Kaleb is a beautiful example for us all! Thank you, Kaleb!!

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St. Louis, MO

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+13142925770

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