Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery is licensed by the State of Washington as an emergency respite center and a group receiving center. We are a 501 c(3) non-profit in Kennewick WA who is committed to prevention of child abuse and neglect by providing a safe nurturing environment for children ages birth though twelve years when there are no other alternatives. Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery also provides outreach, support, and training to assist families in establishing a safe and stable environment.

Since 1998 the staff at Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery has cared for thousands of children in Benton and Franklin Counties, providing crucial support for more than 2000 families. During that time, the incidents of document child abuse and neglect have declined dramatically on both sides of the river (12% in Benton, 25% in Franklin Counties) due in part to the intervention at the crisis nursery.

Services are available for critical emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for up to 72 hours at a time. Supportive child care is provided from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday for vulnerable, at-risk, and over-stressed families. Please check out our access to services page describing qualifications.