Relief Nursery
It takes a village to raise a child. For many families needing additional support, our Relief Nursery program is that village. We offer safety, caring, nurturing, mentoring, and unconditional support.
Our Relief Nursery program is a lifeline and safe haven. We give parents the tools necessary to raise healthy, happy kids.
What is a Relief Nursery?
The Relief Nursery is a free and voluntary therapeutic early childhood program for at-risk children ages birth to 6 years.
Our program works to strengthen and preserve families by providing parent education, advocacy, and counseling. Services include personalized home visits and therapeutic classrooms in Corvallis and Monroe.
Are you looking for parenting support?
The Relief Nursery Program helps families needing support with:
- Providing a safer home for their children
- Making sure their children are physically and emotionally happy
- Setting realistic expectations and goals for their children
- Balancing their needs with those of their children
- Creating a strong bond with their children
- Fun activities they can do with their children
“With the support of a unique collection of family services at Old Mill Center, my eyes were opened to a brand-new life and to the fact that the world was not really an ugly and mean place. By 30 I will be able to support my family by myself.”
-Ana, Relief Nursery parent
The Clay Field at Old Mill Center
Clay Field is a sensorimotor approach that is trauma-informed. It is a healing modality that supports children to become more regulated and to support their development.
Old Mill Center offers clay field sessions for children 4-18. Sessions are facilitated by Liz Riley, a certified Clay Field Facilitator. Sessions are one-on-one and last between 30-45 minutes. Parents and siblings are welcome to be in the room during sessions!
If you’re interested in a session with Liz, or learning more about The Clay Field, please contact at 541-757-8068. You can also check out Liz’s website below!
Relief Nurseries Make a Big Difference
Research shows that Relief Nurseries in Oregon keep children safe and strengthen families.
From increasing reading at home to decreasing involvement in the welfare system, Relief Nurseries are not just a patch, they are part of the solution. Learn More about the big difference made by Relief Nurseries here.
Learn more about our Relief Nursery Program!
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