The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a short-term safe haven for over 4,000 children every year whose families face an emergency caused by illness, homelessness, domestic violence, or overwhelming parental stress.
All services are completely free and voluntary.
Recognized as a national leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s programs are uniquely designed to provide emergency care for children and critical support services for families, ensuring safety, stability, and hope during times of crisis.
Every Child Deserves to be Safe & Happy
Need help for your children or family during a crisis?
Call our 24-hour Helpline:
Staffed by highly trained professionals, our 24-hour Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year so that families in crisis have access to immediate, non-judgmental crisis intervention, resources, & support.
Ways to Give
Your support helps provide essentials, emergency care, and vital services to families across St. Louis—making a lasting impact in children’s lives.
Join Our Team
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is a leader in child abuse prevention, providing safe, supportive care for children and families. It’s meaningful work—and we’re looking for passionate people to help make it happen.
Volunteer
We’re grateful for the volunteers who help us provide a safe haven for thousands of kids and families across St. Louis.
Parenting is hard.
Help is here.
We know that parenting is hard and can become completely overwhelming when parents don’t have the support they need.
The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for children birth through age twelve at five Nurseries & support for families at ten Family Empowerment Outreach Centers throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Southern Illinois and surrounding regions.
“I usually don’t smile that much, but I’m happy here at the Crisis Nursery.”
-Crisis Nursery Child
