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- EIN 45-1866754
- 412-444-5863
- PO Box 11100 Pittsburgh PA 15237 USA
- www.jeremiahsplace.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: Our mission is to end child abuse by creating a safe place for children ages 6 and under to stay for 3-5 days while their families address an emergency or crisis situation.
Results: We are in the development phase. We are seeking a location for renovation with the plans to open later in 2013.
Target demographics: Children ages 6 and under and their families
Geographic areas served: Pittsburgh region
Programs: 1. Crisis nursery - a crisis nursery is a place where families can leave children ages 6 and younger in the moment that the family is experiencing a "crisis" or a very stressful situation. It is free to families in need. 2. Parenting classes -we will offer classes available to all caregivers about parenting. 3. Community events -we offer family-focused weekly events. These might include pot-luck dinners, art classes, fitness, dance and music opportunities. 4. Mentor program - we will connect families who use the crisis nursery to other local families in the community for support and guidance. 5. Adults and children together against violence (act) - the act against violence: parents raising safe kids program (act) program is designed to help educate parents, guardians, and caregivers about the effects of violence on children's development and how to utilize non-violent, or positive, parenting skills.