Children’s Resources
Content added Sept. 3, 2024
Show Me Christian Youth Home: Rescue and Restore is in La Monte, Missouri.
Where can families turn in times of crisis with their children? Costly private programs? Children’s Division? Is there another option? There is a place…Going beyond the limits of traditional foster care, children living at Show-Me Christian Youth Home receive therapeutic benefits from specialized programs in a Christ-centered, family environment. Working together, we help each child—physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually—overcome the struggles of their past and prepare for a successful future. It’s not our obligation to help children and families in crisis—it’s an opportunity to make our neighborhoods a better place for all of us.
24302 Mahin Rd.
P.O. Box 6
La Monte, MO 65337
Content updated April 18, 2024
We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!®.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is always eager to help families in need, particularly ones whose kids have uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. Unfortunately, we can only help families who are close to our active chapters. Therefore, you must fit the following criteria to receive one of our beds:
Location: You must live near one of our active chapters. To find your local chapter, view our locations here.
Living Environment: You must have an accessible house or apartment with a room large enough to fit one of our beds.
Contact: We must be able to contact you via phone, text or email.
Necessary Documents: You’ll need to fill out our online SHP Application Form. If your application is accepted, you’ll need to sign an Indemnification Release Form prior to delivery.
Ages: Kids need to be 3-17 years old.
You can submit an application for a free bed here: APPLY FOR A BED
Free Online Tutoring and Job Help
Content added Jan. 26, 2024
The Daniel Boone Regional Library has subscribed to Brainfuse to offer live online academic and career help. One-on-one tutors and job coaches are available daily from 2-11 p.m. These services are available for free to library cardholders living in the DBRL service area. Don’t have a library card? Apply for a free library card. These services also offer always-available resources, including 24/7 question centers, videos and other interactive tools.
HelpNow Provides free online tutoring and academic help for elementary through college students.
Adult Learning Center Offers many of the same features as HelpNow, but for adult learners.
Job Now Provides free online help for job seekers of all ages.
Vet Now Offers free online resources, benefit information and job assistance for veterans.
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure
Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)
Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Content added Nov. 8, 2023
Starting November 8th, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will be available to all children in the State of Missouri. Once signed up, an age-appropriate book will be mailed to the child every month until they are 5.
Families and children of Boone County
Content updated May 20, 2024
Safe Families for Children provides short-term, temporary respite care for the children of families facing a crisis. Vetted and trained volunteer families host children in their homes, while parents work toward goals to create stability for their families.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-217-0377
Email: midmissouri@safefamilies.net
Updated on: August 18, 2023
Children Only
The Rainbow House Children’s Emergency Shelter temporarily houses children who are in foster care or homeless; and assists parents who request placement for their children during a family crisis.
1611 Towne Dr. Columbia, MO 65202 573-474-6600
Content updated July 17, 2024
The CMCA tablet program is a partnership with SWA Connect. SWA Connect is a program for individuals to receive a free Android 10.1 tablet and internet for five years.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
800 N Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
Contacts: Janet Reed
Email: JanetR@cmca.us
573-443-1100 ext. 1970
Bailey Stock
Email: BaileyS@cmca.us
573-777-5238
Content updated July 26, 2024
June 3 – August 16, 2024 - Kids and teens age 18 and under can get free, nutritious lunches on weekdays this summer at several sites throughout Columbia.
Content updated July 12, 2023
The MO Department of Mental Health (DMH) has a website with housing resources.
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Behavioral Health Services including:
• Therapy for Children and Adults
• Psychiatry for Children and Adults
• Psychological Assessment/Testing for Children and Adults
Open Access: To be connected with behavioral health services at Compass Health, you can walk-in to the Berrywood Clinic at 3501 Berrywood Drive, anytime Mon-Fri 8 AM- 4 PM, for an initial assessment. This is a thorough intake process and can take up to an hour.
1000 W. Nifong Bldg. 6, Suite 220B
Columbia, MO 65203
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Updated on: August 13, 2024
Macroni Kid is a national-local media company for parents. We connect moms & dads to the best local activities & resources for kids.
Macaroni Kid’s websites include a business directory, an event calendar and our signature “Our Pick” newsletters, giving families a heads up on what’s happening that week, over the weekend and in the coming months so every Macaroni Kid parent is in the know and on the go!
Content updated May 20, 2024
The Salvation Army Baby Pantry provides supplies for children from birth to age three. It is open on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Specific supplies will be limited to what has been donated and will include such things as diapers (for sizes preemies to five), wipes, diaper cream, formula, baby bottles, nursing essentials, bathing needs, clothing, shoes, pull ups, toys, and books. Clients must provide parent photo ID and baby’s Social Security card.
1108 W. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 442-3229
SEED Success creates opportunity for post-secondary education, ownership, and economic opportunity.
3075 S Rangeline Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
info@seedsuccess.org
Content updated Aug. 16, 2024
MOScholars scholarships are a new Missouri program that provide qualifying students with up to $11,830 in K-12 educational funding that can be used for a wide variety of expenses including tuition at private schools, tuition at public charter and district schools, homeschooling expenses, tutoring, educational therapy, transportation to schools, and much more.
This indoor facility is used for basketball, volleyball, meetings, aerobics, events, and after school programs. The Community Recreation and C.A.R.E. (Career Awareness Related Experience) programs along with the CoMo Bike Co-op are located in the Armory. When not in program use, the gymnasium and other rooms are available for public rental.
701 E Ash
Columbia, MO 65201
Front Desk: 573-817-5077
Community Recreation Department: Camren Cross 573-874-6378
CARE Office: Ron Schmidt 573-874-6300
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Content updated Nov. 20, 2023
It is the mission and vision of Dream Tree Academy 573, to provide numerous after-school educational programs for our culturally diverse youth. Optional classes focus on music, graphic design, financial literacy, and mental health along with other trades of business and entertainment while enhancing a dynamic for a cultural way of life. We help educate, inspire and problem-solve for our students to become self-sustainable through education.
Content updated August 4, 2023
Crowned Counseling is a local agency that provides mental health services to people across Columbia and the state of Missouri. Through employing clinicians of color, Crowned Counseling seeks to provide culturally responsive mental health services to underserved communities.
Crowned Counseling works with clients to reach holistic wellbeing by providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
601 E Broadway, Ste. 304 Columbia, MO 65201 573-825-0672
Email: contact@DrChristineWoods.com
Content updated Aug. 16, 2024
Child Trauma Initiative (CTI) provides trauma informed, evidence based interventions for children age 0 - 18 & their families who have experienced a traumatic event or loss of a loved one such as Sudden death of a loved one, Exposure to violence, Neglect, or Abuse.
1000 West Nifong
Building 7, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
First State Community Bank’s Club for Kids. The Junior Savers Account, available for those 0-17 years old, is a great way to jumpstart good savings habits.
Updated on: July 17, 2024
Through the City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) has received funding to provide financial assistance to CMCA members for: child care costs, including past due balances, with the goal of maintaining child care stability. Program Eligibility Eligible families must meet income guidelines.
To learn more contact Terra Eavenson at terrae@cmca.us.
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Content updated Sept 28, 2023
Who is eligible:
Free & open to the public.
First come first serve basis.
Registration is not required.
Ages - six months to five years
The Center for Early Learning- North
2191 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(next to Lange Middle School)
Content updated Oct. 28, 2023
When families have meaningful experiences outdoors their quality of life, health & social wellbeing improve. Whether you are new to hiking or an experienced hiker make it a family affair by checking out one of our child carriers. The child carriers will be available for check out through the “Lend & Learn Library” at First Chance for Children in Columbia, Missouri for enrolled families.
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for children and adolescent audiences, as listed on the Daniel Boone Regional Library website.
Content update Dec. 28, 2023
Seeds of Promise is a 10-week program for infants through 5-year-olds that runs twice a year for the children during Women’s Bible Study classes. It is not currently in session. The Spring session will begin in mid-February. Contact Kayla Fischer for more information.
Kayla Fischer
Early Childhood Director
Email: Kayla.fischer@thecrossingchurch.com
The Crossing
3615 Southland Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-4410
Content updated Aug. 14, 2024
The Moving Ahead Program is a high-quality, state-licensed, after-school, and summer program in the J.W. “Blind” Boone Community Center that provides an effective mix of one-on-one tutoring and fun cultural and physical activities for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. MAP offers wrap-around services, including an extensive family development and education program, to ensure that the student and the whole family can build healthy social connections, overcome personal barriers, and grow!
Afterschool hours: 2:30 - 6:30 pm; Office Hours: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Michaela Flores, MAP Assistant Program Coordinator, Email 301 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-2556 Ext 1283
Content updated Jan. 8, 2024
Grade A Plus provides one-to-one and small group academic support services for students in K-2nd grade, 3rd-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. GAP partners with community educators and the University of Missouri, to provide tutors, mentors, and enrichment leaders to work with youth. Both graduate and undergraduate students with concentrations in Education, Human Development, Math, and STEM related majors support the learning needs of students enrolled. Services are on-site and through Zoom.
Administrative Office Location
601 Bus. Loop, I-70 West, Suite 106
Columbia, MO 65203
573-213-6095
Email: gapinfo@gradeaplusinc.org
Content updated Jan. 23, 2024
Fun City Youth Academy is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization that provides year-round programming in a safe and stimulating environment to help youth reach their full potential. For over 50 years, Fun City has offered programs that combine academic work with activities that promote cultural awareness and build positive self-worth.
310 Tiger Ln, Suite 101
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-1436
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Content updated Aug. 24, 2023
Jumpstart is a free kindergarten readiness program that helps prepare children to enter school ready to succeed. Children are matched with a Jumpstart member for one-to-one tutoring in a fun, safe, active learning environment. Children read books, sing songs, and explore new ideas focused on building their language, literacy, social and emotional skills.
MU Family Impact Center 105 E Ash St Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2428
Karis Church
606 Ridgeway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-615-9808
Email: info@jstart.org
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