The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery (SLCN) is committed to promoting diverse, inclusive, and equitable beliefs that recognize and support the full humanity of each child, family, staff, student and volunteer. We are an organization shaped by our differences and driven by the multitude of stories, abilities, experiences, and intelligences that unite us in serving the common mission of keeping children safe.
Our approach to advancing diversity and inclusion is manifold, and includes: -engaging diverse communities by identifying and closing gaps in services -following a strengths-based approach with children, parents, staff, student and volunteer -empowering our children and families, assuring their voices are core to our services. -providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment
As an agency, SLCN supports equitable practices that address deeply rooted social disparities. Our efforts have resulted in the establishment of multiple outreach centers throughout the area in providing a stable source of support in and for the region’s most vulnerable and historically marginalized communities; the creation of a Latinx Outreach Program that works to dismantle barriers for Spanish-speaking families; and, the formation of the Parent Advisory Board, which consists of former clients who provide guidance and oversight over our services and delivery models.