- Description
- Provides a safe, home-like environment where parents may leave their children.
Service offers:
- a crisis nursery where parents may leave their children in times of family crisis or emergency
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stays typically range from one day to a maximum of 72 hours (3 days)
- children who stay at the nursery are provided with nutritious meals, clothing, diapers, formula, and toys
- children receive developmental screening to identify support needs
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support during and after a child's stay to help address the family crisis that brought them to the Nursery, as needed
Key Provider: child & family support workers, intake workers, fnmi liaison, family wellness connectors - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- children younger than 10 years old
- parents who have no other means of support
- Application Process
- Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:
- contact the 24-hour Crisis Line
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Access to service is dependent on the availability of space in the Crisis Nursery. Other support services are offered where applicable to help families in the interim. Call directly for information on availability.
- Telephone
- 403-233-2273 (24 -hour crisis line)
- Web Site
- https://childrenscottage.ab.ca/programs-services/crisis-nursery/
- intake@childrenscottage.ab.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - A ramp is available at the main door of the building.
Other disabled access: Yes - Accessible washrooms and elevators are available. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- November 1, 2024
- Address
- Children Cottage Society; 1804 Home Road NW
Calgary, AB, T3B 1H1
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- 24/7
