A Safe Place for Kids

A Safe Place for Kids

Ark Crisis Child Care Center provides free, short-term care for kids whose families are in crisis.

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By the Numbers

By the Numbers

In 2011 Ark kept 1,977 children safe & provided more than 35,000 hours of care. We can’t keep children safe from abuse or neglect without your help.

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Why Use Ark?

Why Use Ark?

Ark is licensed to care for children six weeks to six years old. No emergency request is ever denied…

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Sometimes Life is Hard

Sometimes Life is Hard

Ark Crisis Child Care Center Can Help. Our mission is to keep children safe and strengthen families in stress.

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Keeping Children Safe

Join Ark in reaching our vision to keep more children safe from abuse or neglect in 2013!

Ark offers:

  • Free, short-term child care for kids age 6 weeks through 6 years whose families are in crisis
  • Ark’s free care is offered Monday-Friday, year-round
  • Opportunities for donors, service groups and corporations to partner with Ark in a variety of ways to keep children safe

Click here to learn how you can help Ark keep children safe from abuse or neglect.

Did You Know?

  • Cared for 1,741 children in 2012
  • Provided 38,548 hours of care in 2012
  • Served 15,443 free meals in 2012
  • Had a waiting list of 2,412 children in 2012

Ark Support Services

In addition to providing safe haven for children, Ark strengthens families by providing a variety of support services. No emergency cases are ever denied care at Ark!

Ark provides:

  • Free Parenting Pizzazz parenting education classes
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Free care for children whose families are in stressful situations

Click here to learn how you can benefit from our services.

Keep the Ark Afloat Dinner and Auction

Ark’s 12th Annual Dinner and Auction is coming soon! Click to learn more.

Fairy Tale Ball

This family-friendly event will encourage boys and girls to feel like princesses and princes for the day!