Vanessa Behan

We offer the following free services for children from birth through 12 years old.

Emergency Respite Care:
We provide 24-hour emergency respite care for children. Families come to us when they are experiencing any type of stress or challenge that makes it difficult for them to provide safe care for their children.

Parent Support:
-Circle of Security parenting classes - 8-week series
-HOPE Program (Holistic Opportunities Providing Empowerment)

Crisis Counseling:
-24/7 Telephone counseling
-Referrals to other agencies for assistance
 
Basic Needs:
-Diapers
-Formula
-Baby wipes

Volunteer Information: Offers immediate, short term care for children birth-12 years old when parents are in need of support in caring for their children. Children stay at Vanessa Behan for up to 72 hours while their parents take time to work through stress, tension and crisis. Background check, fingerprinting, other minimum licensing requirements, and training required. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. 1 Semester commitment necessary, more encouraged. http://www.vanessabehan.org/volunteer/ (complete online)

Vision: We envision a community where child abuse does not exist and every child and caregiver is equipped to thrive.

Mission: Vanessa Behan keeps kids safe, strengthens families, and creates a healthier community in an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and adaptability. 

Values: We are passionate; we are driven to meet and support every individual where they are and provide the best care possible for each circumstance.

We are excellent; we strive to be intentional in how we achieve goals and solve problems with dignity, grace, and accountability.

We are humble; we choose to serve and nurture together trusting and believing in the good of others and their intent.

We are relational; we create authentic relationships that value the uniqueness of every individual and seek with kindness to understand and respect our differences.