Everyone Can Do Something. What's Your Something?
Whether you chose to open your heart and home to children in crisis or get involved in another way, you are making a difference in the lives of children and families who need a caring community of support.
THE PROBLEM
Too Many Children Face Crisis Alone.
Every day, children are removed from unsafe situations or separated from their families due to crises like:
- Domestic violence
- Substance abuse
- Mental health challenges
- Homelessness
- Medical emergencies
- Unexpected crises
When families have nowhere to turn, children suffer the most. Many simply need a safe, loving home while their parents receive help and work toward stability.
olive crest’s solution
Strengthening Families. Restoring Hope.
For more than 50 years, Olive Crest has been helping children and families thrive by surrounding them with compassionate people and practical support. We believe the best place for a child is in a safe, loving family.
host families
Provide temporary care for children while parents work toward stability.
- Care for children during short-term family crises
- Help prevent child welfare intervention
- Partner with Olive Crest every step of the way
- Receive, training, resources, and ongoing support
foster families
Provide longer-term care for children who have entered the child welfare system.
- Offer safety and consistency
- Help children heal from trauma
- Change the course of a child’s future
real families. real impact.
“Those boys just opened up our family to realizing that blessings come in different forms. As much as Kristen may feel that I gave to her, she and her boys have blessed us.”
– Olive Crest Host Mom
