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Success Stories
The Sacramento Crisis Nurseries are critical support systems that
provide very versatile services for parents in need. Parents come
to the Nurseries, each with their own unique crisis, looking for
guidance, resources and encouragement while their children are cared
for in a loving, nurturing environment
Xavier, a 3 year old boy, arrived
after a visit with his doctor who diagnosed a fractured femur and
put him in a full body cast. His mother was homeless, unable to
provide a stable environment and was consumed with feelings of inadequacy
and guilt. While the Nursery staff nursed Xavier back to health,
Mom worked with her Case Manager at the Nursery and was able to
provide stable housing upon his release.
Amber, a 2 year old girl, came to the Nursery
with methamphetamine in her system, had a vocabulary of six words,
ate no solid food, would only drink milk out of a bottle, and used
head banging as a method of self-soothing. After her extended 60
day stay, she was eating finger foods, had increased her vocabulary
to 75% of the norm for her age and had improved gross and fine motor
skills. In foster care, Amber regressed initially but has recovered
and continues to thrive.
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