Relief Nursery Of Collin County

The Relief Nursery's mission is to prevent the cycle of child abuse and neglect by early intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents, and preserving families.

Description:
Relief Nursery is a non-profit program proven to strengthen families and keep young children safe and healthy. Nationally recognized, the Relief Nursery blends therapeutic early childhood services and comprehensive family support to stressed and at-risk families.

The services offered include: therapeutic childcare, respite care, play therapy, individual skills development, alcohol and drug support recovery services, parent education, home visits, mental health assessments, counseling for children and families, nutritious meals for parents and children while on-site at the Relief Nursery, transportation for families to and from the Relief Nursery, and referrals for families to other needed services.

History:
The Relief Nursery was launched in Eugene, Oregon, 33 years ago. It was created by members of the Junior League in that community, who saw a need that was unmet by existing public and private programs.

Over the course of three decades, the Relief Nursery has grown to include 8 primary sites, and is currently serving over 1,200 families. A few outcomes/success rates include:

Child Abuse Reports: After one year with the program, 95% of the families receive no further reports of abuse of neglect.

Foster Care: 98% of the children attending the Relief Nursery require no foster care and are able to remain safely at home.

Healthy Development: 90% of the children attending the Relief Nursery are developing at age-appropriate levels and 10% receive special education services on-site.

Clean and sober lifestyle: 85% of parents with a history of substance abuse who participate in the Relief Nursery alcohol and drug recovery support program are still clean and sober seventeen months after treatment.

The Relief Nursery is being piloted in two Texas locations, Austin and Collin County, at the request of and with the support of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Contact people:

Karen Marks, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Nicolle Cheatham, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (972) 665-0303

Address:

2301 Premier Drive Plano, TX 75075 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.reliefnurserycc.org/

Directions:

Coming from McKinney, take 75 South. Exit Parker and go West (Right). Take Parker to Premier. Turn Left. We are currently located within Harbor Point Community Church.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Dart Station-Parker & 75,   Walk distance (in minutes): 45 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: Park and Avenue K, 45 minutes minute walk

Last updated on April 15, 2009