CHILDREN'S HAVEN OF SOUTHWEST MISSO

THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HAVEN IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER TO CHILDREN IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEIR PARENTS RESOLVE A FAMILY CRISIS. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS RECEIVE THE NURTURING CARE OF OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHILE FAMILIES RETAIN CUSTODY AND DIGNITY WHILE BEING INDIVIDUALLY ASSISTED TO DIRECTLY ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP RESOLVE THE OFTEN MULTIFACETED CRISIS. A FAMILY CRISIS MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HOMELESSNESS OR UNSAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LACK OF UTILITIES OR FOOD, PARENTS OR SIBLING HOSPITALIZATION, FEAR OF ABUSING OR NEGLECTING CHILDREN AND PARENT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CRISIS CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 CHILDREN WITH FUTURE AND/OR EMERGENCY CAPACITY OF 42. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7