Rebecca Castaneda 10/10/25 Rebecca Castaneda 10/10/25

Team Spotlight: Lisa Cholley, Registered Play Therapist & Senior Therapy Manager

Lisa Cholley brings healing and hope to children through the transformative power of play. As Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s dedicated play therapist, she creates safe, nurturing spaces where kids can express themselves, build trust, and begin to heal from trauma.

Rebecca Castaneda 9/4/25 Rebecca Castaneda 9/4/25

✨ Dreams Do Come True: A Mural That Tells Our Story ✨

A Mural of Hope and Healing
Saint Louis Crisis Nursery unveiled a stunning new mural by artist Joseph Black, celebrating 39 years of resilience, compassion, and community. Inspired by transformation and guided care, the artwork honors every child, parent, and supporter who’s helped build a safer future.

Rebecca Castaneda 8/14/25 Rebecca Castaneda 8/14/25

Celebrating Our Community Partners

Rebecca Castaneda 8/13/25 Rebecca Castaneda 8/13/25

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers Make It Happen 💙

From sorting donations to rocking babies and scrubbing floors—our volunteers are the heartbeat of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. This month, several incredible individuals and groups stepped up in powerful ways to support children and families in crisis.

Rachel Morgan 8/11/25 Rachel Morgan 8/11/25

Supporting Parents Through School Transitions

Meredith Wallace 7/9/25 Meredith Wallace 7/9/25

Responding to the Texas Floods

Meredith Wallace 5/20/25 Meredith Wallace 5/20/25

Helping Children After a Tornado

Rebecca Castaneda 5/15/25 Rebecca Castaneda 5/15/25

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers Make It Happen 💙

From sorting donations to rocking babies and scrubbing floors—our volunteers are the heartbeat of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. This month, several incredible individuals and groups stepped up in powerful ways to support children and families in crisis.

Meredith Wallace 5/1/25 Meredith Wallace 5/1/25

Healing Hearts

How the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery support Children’s Mental Health

Rebecca Castaneda 4/9/25 Rebecca Castaneda 4/9/25

Volunteer Spotlight

Meredith Wallace 3/31/25 Meredith Wallace 3/31/25

Providing Safety, Healing, and Hope

Meredith Wallace 3/1/25 Meredith Wallace 3/1/25

Meet our new Clinical Director!

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is thrilled to welcome Dr. Kara Knight, Ed.D., MSW, LMSW into the role of Clinical Director!

Rebecca Castaneda 2/25/25 Rebecca Castaneda 2/25/25

Volunteer Spotlight

Meredith Wallace 2/6/25 Meredith Wallace 2/6/25

Nurturing Children’s Hearts

The Crisis Nursery uses the Nurtured Heart Approach® to build a relationship of trust and nurture the positive self-esteem of every child who walks through our doors. Learn more about the Nurtured Heart Approach® and why it is our chosen strategy for working with young children!