MEDIA ADVISORY - A Lifeline for Families Needing Emergency Child Care

EATONTOWN, N.J. - Oct. 9, 2023 - PRLog -- What: Pinwheel Place, a nonprofit organization based in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is hosting the grand opening of its new, licensed child care nursery that offers families free, temporary child care for emergencies. It is believed to be the state's only home-based relief nursery for families in need and is supported entirely by donations.

Why: The nursery is a safe haven for children when families face housing challenges, domestic abuse, medical emergencies, court appointments, job interviews and other urgent situations. Whether for a few hours or a few days, 24x7 care and engaging activities are available for children up to 6-years-old from trained child care professionals and volunteers.

When: The grand opening is 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, with scheduled remarks at 4:30 p.m. Tours will be available.

Where: 53 Bayberry Court, Eatontown, 07724

Who: Pinwheel co-founders Lynn Hawkins and Quadhera Simmons, a mother-daughter team, started the nonprofit in 2016, fulfilling a shared dream to create a safety net for vulnerable families facing adversity, preventing child abuse and neglect. Hawkins has a long history of nonprofit experience and adopted Simmons from a group home when she was just an infant. This profound connection fuels their determination to make a lasting impact on struggling families' lives.

Visuals:

• Ribbon cutting and brief program.  
• Families that have benefitted from Pinwheel Place.
• Tours of the nursery on a tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood.

About Pinwheel Place
Pinwheel Place is a nonprofit organization that families with young children can turn to when they are in crisis and in need of emergency or respite child care. The state-licensed nursery is open 24x7 to give infants to 6-year-olds a safe place to thrive in a warm, caring home-setting. Families needing our services may call us at 732-542-1026. Learn more about volunteering, supporting and being part of our caring community at PinwheelPlace.org.