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A safe place to be a kid
Children are placed in our shelter either through Child Protective Services or by their families as a Community Placement. They may stay from several days to many months, depending upon their circumstances. Our staff and volunteers create an atmosphere of security, acceptance and encouragement where children can heal from trauma, build their self esteem, and have the positive experiences of childhood. |
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An opportunity to grow healthy and strong
Our shelter consists of 3 units with a total capacity to shelter 42 children, ranging from infancy to their 11th birthday. Specially trained staff and volunteers care for the children and address developmental deficits by using specialized teaching materials and techniques. Our clinical staff meets one-on-one for play therapy sessions and other necessary counseling needs. We also provide medical attention to each child thanks to our on-site nurse practicioner. |
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CCC gets a facelift
This fall the Child Crisis Center's emergency shelter is getting a much-needed facelift thanks to the Whiteman Foundation, a charitable entity of Mesa-based Empire Southwest. Empire has pledged $500,000 to CCC for the updates to the 22 year-old facility; the updates will make it easier for the staff at CCC to provide typical childhood experiences for the children living in the shelter. In honor of the Whiteman family's generosity, CCC's emergency shelter will soon be known as "Safe Haven for Kids."
Mesa-based Saemisch + Di Bella donated architectural and design plans for the renovation and Porter Brothers is serving as the project's General Contractor, doing all it can to help make the project affordable for the Center. Any businesses interested in providing funding for appliances or donating new appliances to the Center should contact Terry Hines at 480.834.9424.
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Every child deserves to be proud of a school essay
This school essay was written by a 9-year old child who recently resided at the Child Crisis Center for several months.
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Prior to living at CCC's emergency shelter, Lindsey had lived in five different foster homes and had serious behavioral issues. When she first arrived at the Center, Lindsey tried to run away multiple times and was unable to make it through a full day of school.
Eventually, with the care of counselors, behavior coaches, child care staff, and tutors, her patterns of behavior began to change and she was able to proudly complete full days of school.
Lindsey was recently placed in a therapeutic foster home that meets her emotional and behavioral needs and is thriving with the help of her new family. |
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