Crisis Shelter

Casa de los Niños was one of the first crisis nurseries in the United States, and our shelter continues to be at the heart of our agency. Unlike some states, where children’s shelters are operated by government agencies, Arizona shelters are managed by non-profit organizations licensed by the state. Casa de los Niños is licensed to accommodate 48 children. Our focus is the care of children younger than 12. Our specialty is the stabilization of youngsters with medical problems. In addition to providing a safe, loving environment for all our young guests, Casa de los Niños offers around-the-clock medical care.

Most children are placed in the shelter by government agencies and local hospitals. In some cases, they were taken from their previous home for their own protection. Casa de los Niños cares for these youngsters while case managers decide if the child should go back to the parents, to relatives or to a foster home.

In other instances, youngsters are at Casa de los Niños because they are medically vulnerable and their parents lack the resources to provide adequate care. Often-times our staff will help teach parents how to deal with the healthcare challenges faced by the child.

Casa de los Niños also offers a voluntary placement program for families who need time to address their own challenges. The caregiver may need to be hospitalized for a procedure, for example. We will give the child a safe and caring home until the parent is able to resume a normal life.