Demand for crisis nurseries on the rise

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(KSL News) Workers at crisis nurseries across the state say they have to turn children away due to increased demand.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports during 2007, use of the centers by parents with nowhere else to turn went up 20 percent.

The centers are now asking for more money from lawmakers in order to increase staffing and services.

They say an additional $450,000 to $700,000 is needed and would likely save the state money in the long run since many of the children would have to be put in foster care otherwise.