A temporary emergency shelter for newborns through age six
The Maryville Crisis Nursery provides short term care for children of families who are experiencing a severe disruptive crisis and/or are challenged with an urgent family matter. Children ages newborn through six years are provided with 24 hour emergency child care, up to 72 hours, in a safe and nurturing environment designed to protect them from experiences and environments that could harm them. Families may utilize the Maryville Crisis Nursery up to 30 days in a rolling calendar year.
The Maryville Crisis Nursery provides families with immediate support, counseling, and referrals to community resources for extended services. The quality services provided to both the children and families in need are FREE. The Maryville Crisis Nursery is one of 6 crisis nurseries located in Illinois, and is the only Crisis Nursery located in the Chicagoland area.
New for 2010! Tours at the Maryville Crisis Nursery the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Please call 773-205-3600 with any questions or direction assistance. We encourage you to come and see the mission of the Crisis Nursery!
Maryville's Crisis Nursery is the Chicago Bears' Courage House designated by the Ed Block Foundation. A Courage House is a nonprofit organization whose programs address the needs of abused/neglected and at-risk children and/or families.The foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of neglected children and ending the cycle of abuse. Only after thorough investigation and approval by the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation’s Board of Directors can a center qualify. This year's Ed Block Courage Award winner is Bears' standout Israel Idonije. Idonije was honored for his work with children in our community and in Africa at the Ed McCaskey Scholarship luncheon at Maryville.
"Hundreds of Illinois families are getting help during times of crisis from special nurseries across the state. One of them is right here in Chicago, and as CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports, it offers 24-hour care for young children -- free of charge -- to parents in need of help."
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Contact Information:
Maryville Crisis Nursery
4015 N. Oak Park Avenue Bldg. B
Chicago, IL 60634
Phone (773) 205-3600
Fax (773) 205-3633
Program Director • Amy Kendal-Lynch, M.S.
24 Hour Helpline (773) 205-3637
