Crittenton Centers

A special thank you to Jill Wakefield Portraits (Formerly Photography by Jill) for paying Crittenton Centers a visit and doing a tour with us! Jill Wakefield has been donating to our Festival of Trees event for a few years now and we are happy to meet some of the staff in person. It was great meeting you ladies!

Don't forget about our Father Support Group tomorrow at 5pm!

Just a reminder that our Father Support Group is next Tuesday, June 23rd at 5pm right here at Crittenton Centers!

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. ❤️💚🖤

In observance of the holiday, Crittenton Centers' offices will be closed. However, our Crisis Nursery will remain open 24/7 to provide emergency childcare and support for families in need.

We wish everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

Just a reminder that our Father Support Group is next Tuesday, June 23rd at 5pm right here at Crittenton Centers!

Did You Know?

Every year, Crittenton Centers provides thousands of essential items to local children and families, including diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, and other necessities.

Behind every item is a family receiving support during a challenging time and a community coming together to help.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible. Your generosity helps ensure families have access to the resources they need when they need them most.

This past week, a mother of two young children arrived at our door in tears. She was overwhelmed, exhausted, and desperately in need of support. Although she had never used our services before, she had heard that we might be able to help—and we are so grateful she reached out.

Her circumstances were the result of months of challenges. Since the birth of her youngest child, she had undergone four surgeries in just seven months while also navigating a domestic violence situation. Her partner had even withheld her pain medication, expecting her to remain alert around the clock to care for the children. She was living in constant pain, running on little rest, and carrying the weight of it all without support.

What finally brought her to a breaking point was learning that her adult daughter was also experiencing domestic violence. Faced with her own struggles and concern for her child, she knew she needed help.

Although our nursery was already at capacity that day, our team immediately came together to make room. It was all hands on deck as we worked to care for her two little ones and give their mom the break she so desperately needed.

It was the first time anyone other than Mom had cared for the children, making the separation difficult for everyone. The youngest cried for much of the first hour, missing his mother. But before long, he began to settle in. His big sister kept a watchful eye on him between making new friends and enjoying activities in the nursery.

We arranged an extended 72-hour stay so Mom could rest and focus on her own well-being. During a follow-up check-in, one of our Parent Educators was encouraged to hear that she had successfully resolved the issues surrounding her pain medication and had also begun receiving treatment for postpartum depression.

She already sounded stronger and more hopeful. Before ending the call, she thanked us for loving her babies. Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is a safe place, a listening ear, and the assurance that no one has to carry their burdens alone.

Dads, we invite you to join us for our next Father Support Group meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 5:00 PM at Crittenton Centers!

This month's discussion will focus on emotional regulation for both parents and children, offering practical tools and strategies to help navigate big feelings and everyday challenges.

Dinner will be provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend.

We look forward to connecting, learning, and supporting one another in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Hello, June!

We are currently working with several clients experiencing homelessness. As temperatures rise, everyday items many of us take for granted can make a tremendous difference in their comfort, health, and safety.

Items such as:
+ Sunscreen
+ Bug spray
+ Reusable water bottles
+ Wet wipes
+ Deodorant
+ Personal hygiene items

may seem small, but they can provide dignity, relief, and support during an incredibly difficult time.

Drop-off Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

🛒 Prefer to shop online? Donations can be sent directly through our Walmart and Amazon registries:
https://crittentoncenters.org/ways-to-give/wishlist/

The next time you're shopping, we encourage you to add one extra item to your cart. A simple purchase can help a neighbor facing challenges most of us never have to think about.

Thank you for helping us care for children and families throughout our community. Your generosity brings comfort, hope, and practical support when it is needed most.

The Crisis Nursery received a call from an overwhelmed mother experiencing domestic violence who needed immediate, safe care for her two young daughters while she took the important step of obtaining an Order of Protection.

During the intake process, she shared more about her situation. Just three weeks away from completing her education, she had suddenly lost her childcare support. She also relied entirely on public transportation to get where she needed to go.

Not only was the Crisis Nursery able to provide care for her children that day, but staff also worked alongside her to coordinate continued support so she could finish school. Thanks to donations made through our annual Giving Tree program, bus passes were provided to help remove one more barrier during an already difficult time.

When she returned to pick up her daughters, the relief and gratitude on her face spoke volumes. In a follow-up survey, she shared that the support she received greatly reduced her stress and helped her feel more capable of caring for her children.

Stories like this are a powerful reminder of why the Crisis Nursery exists — to provide safety, stability, compassion, and hope for families during some of their most challenging moments.

In observance of Memorial Day, Crittenton Centers’ offices will be closed on today as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸

While our offices will be closed, our Crisis Nursery will remain open 24/7 for families and children in need of emergency care and support.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.