SAFE CHILDREN PROGRAM | CRISIS NURSERY
Provides 24-hour emergency care for children and support to strengthen families in crisis. Available for families who are experiencing a crisis/emergency and no other resources are available to help. Services are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to the parent. If needed, basic care items such as diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing may be available.
Common reasons for admission include:
- Parental stress
- Domestic violence
- Homelessness
- Home structurally unsafe
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
- Court appearances
- Medical related reasons
- Public/support services
- Job/school related care
- Funerals
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
09/22/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
1309 West Hill Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Hours
Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for intake
Fee
No fees
Required documents
Photo ID for the caregiver
Eligibility
Family must be experiencing a crisis and have no other resource available to care for the child, Child must be ages birth though 6 and be in good health (no contagious conditions), While child is in care, caregiver must remain in Champaign County, be reachable in case of an emergency, and provide another emergency contact
Languages
English
Service area
Champaign County, Illinois
Agency info
CRISIS NURSERY
Provides emergency-based child care facility.