Rainbow House – Children’s Emergency Shelter
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
Table Talk Cards
Content updated Oct 2, 2023
Created by Thriving Home, these table talk cards are a fun activity for families who want to spark more conversation around the table at meal times. Click the button below to view and download the table talk cards.
Crowned Counseling
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
MU ParentLink
Content updated Oct. 19, 2023
ParentLink provides statewide, cost-free parenting support by masters-level professionals who are real people that care. The entry to point to ParentLink services is the WarmLine, where we provide listening support, evidence-based information, connection to vetted resources. From the WarmLine, families may be referred to our specialists in Early Childhood and Kinship Care arrangements, or an Access Navigator.
ParentLink is cost-free and available to all Missouri parents and caregivers. Link to brochure.
WarmLine: 800-552-8522, text 585-FAMILY1, email parentlink@missouri.edu, @parentlink on Facebook Messenger.
Director: Dr. Bradd Anderson, andersonb@missouri.edu
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Books for Children
Content updated Aug 2, 2023
A list of picture books for children. The site provides book reviews and interviews with authors.
Seeds of Promise
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
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Content updated Oct 2, 2023
The goals of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) are to provide, facilitate, and disseminate current research and proven and innovative strategies that will encourage and strengthen fathers and families and providers of services.
Focus on Fatherhood
Content updated Aug 2, 2023
Designed to help fathers improve their relationships with children, this program uses a curriculum to train men to become responsible fathers and father-figures who love and lead children to success.
617 N Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203
Fathers Committed to Families Initiative
Content updated Aug 2, 2023
The Fatherhood Program is administered by Missouri Division of Child Support Services to help a noncustodial parent avoid having to appear before a judge in court. It’s an employment-based service that focuses on providing services that can help the noncustodial parent achieve selfsufficiency.
Contact:
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation
601 Business Loop 70
West Suite 214 (Parkade Center)
(573) 723-6030
Parent Network of Mid-Missouri
Content updated April 19, 2024
Encourages, educates and empowers families of individuals with disabilities to maximize independence.
Boone County Family Resources 2700 West Ash Street Columbia, MO 65203 4th Thursday of each month, 6 PM – 8 PM+
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation
Content updated Oct 19, 2023
Powerhouse was established in 2008 with a mission to “prepare and equip individuals for economic and life challenging situations as it relates to their personal growth and development.” Since its inception, Powerhouse has focused on providing relevant programs and services that positively impact the social, economic, and health- related needs of residents in Central Missouri. In keeping with its mission, Powerhouse has implemented programs focusing on positive youth development, strengthening families, responsible fatherhood, transportation, food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder and treatment, community development, and access to care.
Stefan Jackson
Email: SJackson@pwrhousecdc.org
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Women
Updated on: November 10, 2023
Here at MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. Our acronym stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” because we began in 1973 when a group of moms with young children banded together to share their lives and parenting journeys. Over the past 45 years, MOPS has expanded our reach to include ALL moms. In addition, we are partnering with churches and organizations worldwide to equip and encourage moms in more than 68 countries.
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Find a group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php
Forward Motion
Content updated Dec. 13, 2023
Forward Motion reaches out to single moms with unconditional love and support. Build relationships in an atmosphere of HOPE as you laugh, learn and pray together. This group of single moms comes together every Tuesday evening to have dinner (prepared by volunteers), join in bible study and live in community together. Forward Motion organizers offer free childcare during the group’s regular meetings.
This group meets from 6-8pm each Tuesday while school is in session.
Contact Michele for more info:
Women's Ministry
Forum Christian Church
573-443-3900
CPS Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Content updated Dec. 18, 2023
PAT is a free service from Columbia Public Schools that can provide parents with developmental and social/emotional screenings for their young children and babies, including hearing and vision screenings.
2191 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
573-214-3955
First Chance for Children
Parents with young children
Provides early childhood programs and family resources to foster healthy outcomes for children and families in mid-Missouri.
1002 Fay Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1815
Home Visiting- Healthy Families America
Pregnabt women and parenting families with a child under the age of 3.
Content updated Oct 13, 2023
Healthy Families is a voluntary program through Columbia/Boone County Healthy Families (C/BCHF). Healthy Families does not accept referrals through Children's Division.
Per C/BCHF spokesperson, a better first point of contact for families is with Brighter Beginnings. That way, clients will get to which ever home visiting program fits them best. If they are not wanting home visiting but want to speak with someone about their pregnancy, apply for MPW, and find out more about social services in the community, they can call our Social Services at 817-6430.
1005 W Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203-2037
(573) 874-7488
Email: sandra.miller@como.gov
MU Family Impact Center
Updated on: August 2, 2023
105 E Ash St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2428
extension.missouri.edu/programs/mu-family-impact-center
extension.missouri.edu/programs
At the MU Family Impact Center, we aim to provide lifelong education that will help our community’s residents improve their quality of life.
We welcome participants from anywhere in the mid-Missouri area.
We offer numerous programs in one place in order to bring the knowledge, research and resources from the University of Missouri into the community.
Our FREE programs cover a wide range of needs, including tax assistance, family support, medical care and even summer camps that are geared towards youth excellence & college preparation.
United Community Builders
Content updated Aug. 25, 2023
United Community builders seeks to build and release capable people through faith-based community-wide programs that focus on education, mentorship, job-readiness training, and performing arts.
617 N Providence Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-0340
Email: contactus@ucbuilders.org
My Life Clinic
Baby and maternity supplies, pregnancy testing, prenatal services, STD testing, consultations, one-on-one and group classes for pregnant women and new parents.
802 N Providence Suite 2
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-3561
KVC Missouri (formerly Great Circle)
Content updated Nov. 6, 2023
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit that strengthens families, prevents child abuse and neglect, and helps people achieve mental health wellness. We provide a continuum of services that support children and families experiencing a range of life struggles and equip them with skills and resources to live a healthier and happier life.
Please see Love Columbia staff for a referral form.
409 Vandiver West Bldg. 6 Suite 100 & 102A Columbia, MO 65202
4304 S. Bearfield Road Columbia, MO 65201