Our Mission Statement
Relief Nursery prevents the cycle of child abuse and neglect through early intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents, and preserving families.
About Relief Nursery
Relief Nursery was founded on a simple but powerful belief: children deserve safe, nurturing homes, and families thrive when they are supported before crises occur. In 1976, community leaders in Eugene came together to change how child abuse and neglect were addressed, shifting the focus from reaction to prevention. What began in borrowed church spaces with just a handful of children grew into a comprehensive, nationally recognized program.
Today, Relief Nursery is a therapeutic child development and parent support organization promoting children’s social and emotional health and building parental resilience. Our impact is made possible by an extraordinary team of staff, dedicated boards, and hundreds of volunteers who contribute more than 1,000 hours each month.
We partner with over 1,000 families each year who are striving to create stable, healthy homes despite significant challenges. As a founding model for Relief Nurseries across Oregon, we continue to lead through strong community partnerships, sound financial stewardship, and a deep commitment to children and families.