CoreNet Global

Rocky Mountain Chapter Adopts the
Las Vegas Community Reinvestment Challenge
to Support Child Haven

The Rocky Mountain Chapter is leading the way to design and build a comforting, family-friendly living space and green area for Child Haven.

Child Haven, a division of Clark County Family Services, is dedicated to providing care and protection to children placed in protective custody by creating an atmosphere that is as "home-like" as possible. The time away from home is a difficult one for both the parent and the child. Visiting is encouraged.

Financial or in-kind donations to Child Haven will not only go to creating a welcoming environment in the cottage area but will also be used to help fund their on-site education, medical care, recreation and social and cultural events.

The Las Vegas Summit presented a key opportunity to engage CoreNet Global members in one aspect of Child Haven’s needs: creating a calm welcoming atmosphere for the children and their families.

Child Haven provides temporary care and treatment for abused, neglected and abandoned children between 3 days to 17 years of age. Children are placed in protective custody in Child Haven by police or DFS workers. The Child Haven campus consists of eight cottages, and activity and school centers. Each cottage is a self-contained "home" and meals are prepared and served family-style in the cottage.

• The original Child Haven was established in 1962 and moved to its current location at 701 N. Pecos in 1972.
• In 2001, 3,023 children were admitted to Child Haven.
• The average daily population in 2001 was 109. Length of stay varies from a few hours to 3.5 - 4 months, but 45% of the children stay 1-3 days. The average length of stay is 12 days.
• CHATTA (Child Haven Active Teaching Treatment Approach) is a treatment program which assists children with social or behavioral problems in learning appropriate behaviors.
• School-age children attend classes in the Agassi Center for Education and instruction is provided by the Clark County School District.
• Nurses are on staff at Child Haven and provide medical supervision during the child's stay.
• Child Haven has an active volunteer program. In 2000, Child Haven averaged 52 volunteers per month who logged in an average of 550 hours per month providing individualized attention for the children.