Get Help for Children & Families
Child abuse and neglect is serious. If a child is in immediate danger – please call 911.
Child Protective Services of the Sacramento County also has a hotline: 916.875.KIDS or 916.875.5437.
Some of the SCH programs provide direct services to
children and families:
Please watch a video clip* on the importance of the Crisis Nurseries and its services.
* Courtesy of News10
Children 0-5 years of age
Our SCH Crisis Nurseries are open 24 hours a day, Every day! Please call 916.679.3600 or 916.394.2000. You may call also the Emergency Hotline toll free 877.KIDSPLACE (877.543.7752).
The Nurseries understand that being a parent is a difficult job and that every parent needs help at times. For those parents without family or friends to call, the Nurseries provide an alternative place for parents in a time of need to leave their child in a loving and safe "homelike" environment as they try to resolve their problems. All Crisis Nurseries services are free to the family and confidential.
- We serve any family in need of assistance.
- We provide respite care for children birth through five years of age, for 24 hours up to 30 days.
- We offer counseling and support services to strengthen the family.
- We can offer parents referrals to other community resources.
Learn more about the SCH Crisis Nurseries.
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