As a nonprofit organization, STAR House, a crisis nursery in Saint Paul, MN will offer free, safe, holistic, and trauma-informed care to children in an overnight care facility. Parents/guardians will be recipients of our family support network and are encouraged to care for themselves. We will offer services to overcome barriers or life stressors families may be facing (housing instability, financial instability, inadequate childcare, domestic violence, etc.). We will partner with other community services to make available the resources, care, and support that the families desire. We will also work to provide a safe home away from home for children in early childhood.
Factors that can create overwhelming stress for families and impact their lives include: joblessness, homelessness, mental health needs, medical issues, domestic violence, and the simple unmet need for a break and some rest. When these crises arise, many parents reach out to family, friends, or other reliable individuals who can help. However, there are families that do not have a trusted friend or family member to provide care for their children. This is where STAR House can step in as a trusted ally to provide free, safe, overnight care for children and supportive services for caregivers. STAR House Family Advocates will be available to inform parents about additional resources and de-escalation tools to benefit the overall health and well-being of the family. Seeking out STAR House and trusting us during difficult times is a show of faith in their abilities as well as ours. It shows their commitment to their family’s well being as well as their amazing parenting skills and we will be honored to receive these people with open arms and without judgement. STAR House will continuously work towards goals which are based on standing with caregivers in a non-intrusive manner.
We are excited to share our progress toward opening the STAR House doors!
Our next step involves having an architect review the city building code to ensure compliance. Following this, we will make any required physical changes to the property, including installing an egress window. While we are optimistic that the egress window is the only modification needed, we are awaiting final confirmation before attaching dates to the opening of STAR House. Once all modifications are complete, we will need to pass inspections and we will resume hiring and training staff so we can open our doors!
We understand the importance of keeping you informed, and we will continue to provide updates as we progress through these crucial steps. Your ongoing support and patience are greatly appreciated as we work toward opening.
Thank you for standing with us on this journey!
STAR House Board Vice President Sarah Anderson provides an update on the progress STAR House is making to open our doors in a few short months!
Video recorded on April 24, 2024.
*THIS SERVICE IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE*
Please call 651-356-8678 for more information.
Children birth through age 6 years old can stay in this home-away-from-home in Saint Paul, MN for up to 72 hours at a time. While here, they will be provided with 3 meals a day, a cozy bed, and clothes to wear during their stay. Parents will receive resources and family support, no matter what kind of crisis they may be facing.
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