Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse, to treating the victims of abuse and to preserving the family, one life at a time. Children come into this world seeking love, protection, and care. Unfortunately, for millions of children each year, that search will be fruitless.
Olive Crest is a national leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse, caring for over 4,000 children and their families each year. Nationwide, Olive Crest has given over 35,000 children a healthy, safe, and loving environment where their physical and emotional wounds can heal. Founded in 1973 as a home for four teenagers, Olive Crest now operates 17 residential homes, foster family and adoption agencies, and a residential treatment center for high-risk youth.
Its locations in Southern California, Seattle and Las Vegas serve children from birth to age 18, young adults ages 18 to 22, and at-risk families through providing: foster homes; education and vocational training; individual, group and family counseling; relationship-building skills and spiritual support; and child abuse prevention education.
Olive Crest was invited by the state of Nevada to come to Las Vegas in 1996. In 1997, its first child was placed in a certified foster home. Currently, Olive Crest operates a foster family agency in Las Vegas, caring for more than 60 children ranging in age from birth to 18 years. Its foster care program provides the only family some children will ever know by giving the love and support generated by a stable family setting.
In addition to foster care, Olive Crest provides several programs in the community to help preserve the family. According to Darci Jacobs, development director for Olive Crest, the organization’s goal is to minimize the number of abused children by going into the homes first in hopes of keeping the family intact. Olive Crest also offers free parenting classes, as well as a respite program that provides support to parents by giving them a much-needed break from their children. Olive Crest also provides counseling, crisis intervention, behavior management, skills training, tutoring, advocacy with the court and other in-home services.
With the ever- increasing population in Las Vegas, incidents of child abuse are on the rise. An important means of support for the children is Olive Crest Abused Children’s Foundation. Foundation trustees are committed to the financial support of Olive Crest’s efforts to combat child abuse, and Jacobs reported the organization strives to make the most of every dollar donated. All funds are donated in Nevada stay in Nevada.
Olive Crest can break the cycle of abuse and provide opportunities for brighter, healthier futures. Olive Crest offers hope, safety, and a place to heal and grow.
Nevada Statistics
Over 30,000 cases of child abuse are reported in Nevada each year.
Over 4,000 children are in the custody of the state of Nevada each day.
Every month, Olive Crest turns away children because there aren’t enough foster parents.
Since 1997, Olive Crest has served more than 400 children in Las Vegas.
Over 20 percent of children in foster families have been adopted.
Socio-economic background of children and families matches Las Vegas demographics.
Olive Crest
6148 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702) 221-6224
olivecrest.org