What Is A Crisis Nursery?
Crisis Nurseries were formed from the Crisis Nursery Congressional Act of 1986 to provide holistic prevention and intervention services to families with young children, who were in crisis, and at high risk of abuse and neglect. The goals of the crisis nursery program are to reduce parental stress, improve parenting skills, and reduce the risk of child maltreatment.
In 1996, all Nurseries operating in Illinois joined forces to collaboratively work to prevent child abuse and neglect in the state. As of 2021, there are seven locations in Illinois providing respite and short-term care for children birth to six, as well as services and programs to engage families.
FREE
All services and programs are available to access with no income eligibility or fees.
24-HOUR
Open 365 days a year,
7 days a week.
CARE
Short-term emergency care, respite care, and basic needs for children - birth to six.
Contact Us
Children's Home + Aid
Crisis Nursery
403 S State St.
Bloomington, IL 61792
309-834-5260
Children's Home + Aid Mother House Crisis Nursery
424 7th St.
Rockford, IL 61104
815-962-4858
Crisis Nursery of
Effingham County
924 N Merchant St.
Effingham, IL 62401
217-342-3000
Crittenton Centers'
Crisis Nursery
442 W John Gwynn Jr. Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
309-674-4125
Maryville Crisis Nursery
6650 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
773-205-3637
Crisis Nursery - Urbana
1309 W Hill St.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-337-2730
Mini O'Bierne Crisis Nursery
1011 N 7th St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-525-6800