If you are experiencing a crisis and are in need of
CARE for your children in a safe environment,
TIME to solve the existing crisis, and
HELP from those who care
Call the Crisis Child Care HOTLINE: 712-792-6440 or 800-999-5101
What is it?
Crisis Child Care provides free, short-term child care to children whose families are experiencing a crisis or emergency in their lives and lack adequate child care for their children. This program provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, newborn to 12 years of age (or age 17 if the child has special needs), while parents address the crisis situation.
Program staff assist families through the crisis situation by providing support and linking families with other assistance in the community as well as taking care of their child care needs.
How do I determine if I need and qualify for the care?
Crisis child care recognizes that all situations are unique and makes assessments on a case-by-case basis. If in doubt, CALL. Our call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Families may use the care up to 30 days per year, up to 72 hours per admission, at no cost to the family.
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To relieve stress associated with the responsibility of parenting when other demands are more urgent.
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In times of serious illness, accidents, or hospitalization.
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During the loss of housing or inadequate housing.
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To seek mental health and substance abuse treatment.
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In domestic violence or abuse situations.
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When there has been a death in the family.
what it is NOT for:
Crisis Child Care is not a substitute for day care needs for working parents, local appointments or other normal day care needs.
**Crisis Child Care respects the privacy of families! Your crisis is kept strictly confidential**
(unless you have signed a written permission as the parent)
How do I access it?
Parents voluntarily place their children in Crisis Child Care by:
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Calling the 24-hour Crisis Line directly at (712) 792-6440 or Toll free 1 (800) 999-5101
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By referral from human service agencies, health professionals, law enforecement agencies, schools, counselors or clergy.
A time and place will be arranged for staff and families to meet to gather basic family and medical information, care instruction, and sign releases.
Who We Serve
Families currently eligible for crisis child care benefits must be families without extended families who can back them up and be a resident of Audubon, Carroll, Greene, or Guthrie counties in Iowa.
Benefits of Signing Up!
You will receive from us a directory of services in your area. Look it over and check to see if other services would help you and your family.
**If any problems arise, give us a call so that we can better serve you !**
Who are the Providers?
Parent-Time-Out has a list of registered providers in your area which have agreed to provide child care for this Program. Child care providers have completed training which includes CPR, First Aid, recognizing and reporting child abuse, health and safety, and child development.