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Jeni and her kids were rescued.

When kids come to us with their mothers, they’re going through a recovery of their own and need special care.

Your support helps moms break the generational cycle of homelessness.

“My daughters see now that
it’s possible to heal and change.
As a mom, that makes
me feel wonderful.”
~ Terri, New Life Recovery Resident

Our Children’s Center at Shepherd’s Door is a state-certified childcare facility, staffed with highly-qualified, nurturing adults whose only aim is to see each child reach their full potential. Bright colors, open spaces and special play areas help kids regain their childhood.

The Children’s Center is also open to the community for daycare enrollment. Learn more at ShepherdsDoorKids.org.

 

Highlights of the Children’s Center:

  • Children who live at Shepherd’s Door are enrolled in the Children’s Center, attending their own classes, while mom goes to classes herself.
  • Infants through elementary school students have environments and programs crafted specifically for their needs. Low adult to child ratios keep the learning times personalized as kids develop socially, mentally, emotionally and physically.
  • Partnering with parents is an essential part of the Children’s Center. Staff come alongside parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children. We offer parenting classes to help them build and use healthy parenting skills.
  • The Extended Care program offers all-day childcare to moms who have successfully completed our recovery program, live independently and work outside the home.

Help By Donating Needed Items:

Infant Items: Toddler Toys: Outdoor Toys: Musical Instruments: Art Supplies:
  • Swaddling blankets
  • Spoons and bowls
  • Teething rings
  • Crib mobiles with lights or music
  • Legos
  • Blocks
  • Connecting rings

 
  • Push cars (that kids can ride in)
  • Bikes
  • Scooters
  • Helmets
  • Sandbox toys
  • Sturdy balls
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Sprinklers
  • Water balloons
  • Slip ‘n’ Slide
  • Kiddie pools
  • Tamborines
  • Shakers / maracas
  • Bells
  • Child guitars
  • Child pianos
  • Washable paint
  • Watercolor paint
  • Crayons
  • Crayola markers
  • Stamps and ink
  • Construction paper
  • Rolls of white paper
  • Stickers

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

► Donate to support the women and children finding healing at Shepherd’s Door

► Donate needed items listed above.

► Find out how you can volunteer at Shepherd’s Door

► Refer a friend who needs our services

► Learn more about community enrollment in our Children’s Center at www.ShepherdsDoorKids.org