Helpful Programs
Infants & Toddlers (ages 0 through 5)
SCH Crisis Nurseries (www.crisisnurseries.org)
The Sacramento Crisis Nurseries is a family strengthening program of the Sacramento Children’s Home for children 0-5, serving families at times of stress in their lives. The program is voluntary, confidential and of no cost to the family. This is the only program of its kind in Sacramento County with a population of 170.000 families with children.
The program has two components: Emergency Child Care, 7am-7pm AND 24 hour shelter for up to 30 days. Equally important is the fact that our case managers work with the families while their children stay in the program; providing safety, consistency, and trust for the child and family.
The Crisis Nursery has a capacity of 20 children for Emergency Child Care, 7am-7pm and 14 children for overnight stay for up to 30 days. We recently expanded the program:
- We offer transportation (not only pick up and drop off, but for visits/medical/other needs as well.)
- We offer parenting classes: “Making Parenting a Pleasure.”
- We provide a preschool curriculum.
Please download a brochure English/Spanish [PDF ~3MB]
Young Parents & Families
Family Resource Centers/Birth & Beyond
Through home visitation these programs help parents to meet the physical, emotional and developmental needs of their children. From expectant moms to parents of large families, all can participate in workshops, group sessions and instruction on child development, nutrition and health care issues. The Sacramento Children's Home operates three Family Support Centers (FRC) that provide a range of services in the Sacramento Region. In addition, FRC staff fills the role of advocate, helping you know about and stand up for your rights.
Enrollment in a home visitation program is voluntary and you can stop at any time. You can request a home visitor before your baby is born or up to two weeks after the birth. Your home visitor will help you in areas such as child development, immunizations, stress reduction, problem solving, home management skills, nutrition and budgeting. The goal is to help you reduce your stress and increase your knowledge as a parent. Weekly home visits are free.
Family Resource Centers that are operated by the Sacrament Children's Home:
North Sacramento Family Resource Center
1217 Del Paso Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
916.679.3743
Valley Hi/Florin Family Resource Center
7000 Franklin Boulevard, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95823
916.290.8281
Meadowview Family Resource Center
2251 Florin Road, Suite 158
Sacramento, CA 95822
916.394.6300
For more Family Resource Centers please visit www.birth-beyond.com.
