OUR MISSION
Sharing God's Love with Families by Providing a Safe and Caring Place for Kids to Stay
Ivy House is Minnesota's pioneering home-based crisis nursery, providing free, confidential care for children from birth through age 10 when their families are experiencing crisis or overwhelming stress.
Open 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, Ivy House offers children a safe, peaceful, and nurturing home for up to 72 hours at a time. While children are cared for by trained and compassionate caregivers, parents have time to address medical emergencies, housing instability, mental health needs, domestic violence, employment challenges, family transitions, and other difficult circumstances.
At Ivy House, sharing God's love means meeting families with compassion, protecting children during vulnerable moments, and reminding parents that they do not have to face a crisis alone.
Watch a short video about the ways Ivy House shares God's love with families!
24 Hour care and material support for children ages 0-10 for families in stressful situations
Childcare Program
Free confidential care for children ages 0-10 available for up to a maximum of 72 hours at a time.
Family Advocate Program
Parents who use the Ivy House for their children may participate in our family advocate program.
Clothing and Essential Needs Program
The crisis nursery is able to distribute donated items such as clothing, diapers and other essential items to families who use our services.