Vanessa Behan

We offer the following free services for children from birth through six years of age:

Emergency Respite Care:
We provide 24-hour emergency respite care for children. Families come to us when they are experiencing any type of crisis that makes it difficult for them to provide safe care for their children.  

Stay, Play & Learn:

Drop-in parent-child interactive play Monday-Friday.

Parent Support:
-Positive Approach to Parenting Class - (6) 8-week series
-HOPE Program (Holistic Opportunities Providing Empowerment)

Crisis Counseling:
-24/7 Telephone counseling
-Referrals to other agencies for assistance
 
Basic Needs:
-Diapers
-Formula
-Baby wipes

Vision: We envision a community where child abuse does not exist and every child & caregiver is equipped to thrive.

Mission: Vanessa Behan keeps kids safe, strengthens families, and creates a healthier community in an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and adaptability.

Values: Passion - We are driven to meet & support every individual where they are and provide the best care possible for each circumstance.

Relational: We create authentic relationships that value the uniqueness of every individual and seek with kindness to understand and respect our differences.

Excellence: We strive to be intentional in how we achieve goals and solve problems with dignity, grace, and accountability.

Humility: We choose to serve and nurture together trusting and believing in the good of others and their intent.