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Children's Home Crisis Nursery J\Safe Place fo~ Children 24 Hours A Day - 785-9222 What is a Crisis Nursery? ,. On good days being_ a parent is a tough job. If anything else is gong wrong, it-is even harder. And during a crisis, the responsibility for.children can place additionalsttess on a family. When you f~1 y~rseIf losing control there is somewhere you can turn. - A Crisis rq-ursety provides:.c~ - ____n - Short TermSa1e Care for Children. - Crisis Counseling and SUpport for Parents. - Voluntary and Confidential Service. - 24-Hour Crisis Helpline. - No Charge for Child Care. . Transportation Provided as Needed. - Experienced, Trained and Caring staff and Volunteers. Children's Home Crisis NUrsery is available to residents of Anoka, Dakota, RamseyandWashlns)ton Counties. Children thrOugh age 12 can be provided for in the Counties mentioned above. What is a Crisis? A crisis may be many things: sudden Illness, family conflid, housing problems, unemployment, family violence. Even positive things such as a new job or a new baby can cause tension. Every person's ability to deal with stress and change varies, as does the circumstances of daily life. Stress also affeds children. The parent-child relationship may become tense and unpredldable. A Crisis Nursery can help relieve this stress for both children and aduns. Children's Home Society The Crisis Nursery is one of ten programs of Children's Home Society of Minnesota. Children's Home Society has been helping children and their families since 1889. "It is lVIinnesota'~ only statewkle, non- sectarian, non-profit child and family social service agency. The SOciety is committed to respect those Whom it serves as persons of dignity and worth regardless of race, sex, age, creed or social status. Since opening the first Nursery in December 1985. Crisis Nurseries has served over 2800 children. Since the July, 1991, opening of the Anoka Crisis Nursery, they" have served over 700 children. What to do in a Crisis Parents ortegal guardians can call the 24 hOur Crisis Helpline. .. . . 78S-9222.-'Jheywill-provide--- assistance to-you and safe,loving care for your children. ************* Make a Difference for a Child Being a parent Is a difficult job and one tor which we receive little training. stress grows and often no supports are available. Children are at risk because of the- parent's. - difficulties. Parent Aide Programs are a proven method of prevention of abuse and neglect. Parent Aides are trained volunteers who focus on the parent knowing that if the parent is helped, the child will benefit. The support received from a Parent Aide can be crucial in helping prevent occUrrences. of child abuse or negled. Parent Aide Volunteers help by listening, supporting parents In exploring new roles, sharing child rearing tips or finding community supports. Just one visit each week can make a difference for a child and fora family. Volunteer Aides are needed. Training is provided. Call Anoka County Human services at 422-7089 for more information about this program. .. Truth in Taxation Hearing The City Council has set hearing dates for the Truth in Taxation Hearing to be Thursday, December 7, .199s.at l:oo-p.m.wIttt-a.eontinuation- date of Thursday, Decernber14, 1995, if needed. Anoka County will be sending out "Notice of Proposed Property .Tax" to each taxpayer. . 1995 Citizen of the Year and Business PersODS of the Year Awards Do you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the CIty of Centerville? The nominee could inciude persons who are cUrrently adlve or have made contribution in the past. Applications for nominations areavaitable at City Hall. This award is based upon the recommendations of the centerville Economic Development Committee. Deadline for submittal is Friday, November 10, 1995. :.