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The Junior League
of Springfield believes the welfare of the children in the nation and in our
backyards is of utmost importance. Child abuse and neglect has been
identified as a red flag in our community by many assessments, summits, and
reports.
Based on this data, the Junior League of Springfield is partnering with
Burrell Behavioral Health, City of Springfield, CoxHealth, Community
Partnership of the Ozarks, Missouri State University, St. John's Health
System, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, and United Way of the Ozarks to develop
Isabel's House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks. A crisis nursery is a
proven child abuse prevention tool and a recognized community need.
Isabel's House will provide 24/7 residential care for kids when there is
trouble at home. Families in crisis will receive respite, education, support
and training services. The crisis nursery is scheduled to open in the spring
of 2007 at 2750 West Bennett, near the intersection of Scenic and Bennett in
Springfield. The architect on the project is Slone Architects and the
general contractor is the Howard Bailey Company.
Community patronage of JLS fundraisers is integral to Isabel's House's
success. These fundraisers include Sassafras! and Women Who Can Dish It Out
cookbooks, the Plaid Door Resale Boutique, Celebrate the Season holiday
event, Charity Ball, and Charity Horse Show. The support of our city, state,
and federal governments, coupled with private donations and awarded grants,
helps ensure the door of the crisis nursery will be opened.
Don't miss this opportunity to help our area's children. With your
support, the Junior League of Springfield will open the door to Isabel's
House.
- Child abuse and neglect was identified as a red flag in our community
report card for two consecutive years.
- Greene County had 63.4 substantiated Child Abuse and Neglect cases per
1000 children, compared to 41 for state average in 2004 (2005 Kids Count
Report)
- Child Abuse rates in Greene County far exceed the state average, and
are more than five times the national average.
- In Greene County in 2004, there were 901 children removed from the
home with the prevalent reasons being neglect, parental involvement with
drugs and alcohol, inadequate housing, and physical abuse. Abuse and
neglect are 100% preventable, and no child should have to suffer.
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