When families are facing any kind of crisis that makes it difficult for them to provide safe care for their children, we are here to help. We provide free, 24-hour shelter and care for children between birth and age six, and services to help parents create a more stable and nurturing home environment. All our services are free of charge and offered in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. Learn more about our services.

Daysaree is four years old. Her dad was recently awarded custody of Daysaree. Dad works full-time and has no one that has been approved by Child Protective Services that can look after Daysaree. Daysaree came to the Crisis Nursery so that he wouldn't miss work and put his job in jeopardy while he arranges for regular child care. Read about other children and families helped because of your support.

See first-hand how your support helps the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery take care of children. Join us for an upcoming Vanessa's Promise Tour.

The Crisis Nursery is proud to partner with local media, businesses and social service organizations to bring awareness to the issue of abuse and neglect in our community during April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   Read about the Nursery's work in this recent Spokesman-Review article.

Local triathlete Ted Etten is competing in the 2008 Coeur d'Alene Ironman Triathlon on behalf of the Crisis Nursery.  Learn more about Ted's story and how you can support his effort to raise $10,000!

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