Program: Crisis Nursery - Sacramento Children's Home

Resource Number: 4093524
Alternate name: SCH

Description
Emergency childcare for children ages 0 thru 5 years whose families are experiencing a crisis or stressful situation. Parents can bring their children to one of two Nursery locations for emergency childcare services or overnight care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Each child has their own bed and is provided with all the essentials while they stay at the Nursery. This includes clothing and shoes, diapers and formula. The Crisis Nursery provides nutritious homemade meals and snacks served family-style. The Crisis Nursery is not in affiliation with Child Protective Services and all services are voluntary, confidential and free.

Transportation may be available for pick-up and drop-off to the crisis center.

Children's Boutique (North location) offers free gently used clothing. May have free cribs, breast pumps, formula, baby food, and playpens.

Program Phones:
916-679-3600		Main - North Location
916-979-9654		Fax North Location
916-394-2000		Main - South Location
916-395-8020		Fax South Location

Website: www.kidshome.org
Email: info@kidshome.org

Location information

Sites offering this program

+ North Crisis Nursery ->
+ South Crisis Nursery

North Crisis Nursery

Location:

4533 Pasadena Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821 (Map)

ProgramAtSite Hours:
Emergency Child Care: Seven days a week, 7 am - 7 pm;
Overnight Care: Seven days a week, 24-hours;
Children's Boutique: Friday 11:30 am - 1 pm (by appointment only);
Transportation: Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Description:

Located between Edison Avenue and Newell Street.

Bus Service:

SacRT Bus 1. Bus Stop ID: 635 located 1.2 miles away.

Disabilities Access:

Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids.

Mailing Address:

4533 Pasadena Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821

Service Area:

Program Delivery

Eligibility:	Children birth through 5 years (until they reach their 6th birthday). Maximum stay of 30 days within a 6 month period. Does not have to be 30 consecutive days. Does not serve foster children or children requiring excessive one-to-one supervision. Children's Boutique is open to everyone.

Languages:	Translation services are available for multiple languages upon request, Spanish, English
Application Process:	Crisis Nursery: Telephone for appointment and space availability. High priority cases get preference. Waitlist available. Children's Boutique: Appointment necessary.
Payment methods:
Program Fees:	No fees.
Documents Required:	Photo ID, medical card, shot record, and copy of restraining orders. If records are not available at intake time they can be provided at a later date.

Service Area:

Defined coverage area:
CA	-Sacramento County

Agency Background

Programs at Sacramento Children's Home

Birth & Beyond - Family Resource Centers - Sacramento Children's Home
Cal-FURS - Sacramento Children's Home
SCH Counseling Center - Sacramento Children's Home
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Sacramento Children's Home
The Source - Sacramento Children's Home
Wraparound - Sacramento Children's Home

Accreditations:

Accredited by COA 2022.

Tax Status:

501(c)(3)

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Incorporated

Employer Identification Number:

94-1156588

Funding:

County; grants; United Way, private donations.

Incorporated:

1867

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