Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
Content added Oct. 31, 2024
CMFCAA is a resource center for foster and adoptive families. There is no charge to use our services and if you have foster or adoptive or relative or guardianship care of children in your home then you qualify for our services. We also help license new foster and adoptive families through our Family Development team. We educate, support, and advocate for foster, kinship and adoptive children, youth and families in central Missouri by offering services and partnering with others to help them become healthy and self-sufficient.
M-F, 8am-5pm
3620 Interstate 70 Dr SE
Columbia, MO 65201
573-298-0258
Show-Me Christian Youth Home
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
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
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
Brainfuse - Daniel Boone Regional Library
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.
Compass Health - Children’s Center
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
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Children aged 0-5
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.
Safe Families for Children
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
Rainbow House – Children’s Emergency Shelter
Update 10/1/24 - Rainbow House is closed.
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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
CMCA - Tablet Program
Content updated Oct. 29, 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
Summer Feeding Sites
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.
Compass Health - Woodrail
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
Macaroni Kid (previously Hulafrog)
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!
Salvation Army-Baby Pantry
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
SEED Success creates opportunity for post-secondary education, ownership, and economic opportunity.
3075 S Rangeline Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
info@seedsuccess.org
Show Me School Options
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.
Armory Sports Center
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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Dream Tree Academy
The after-school program is targeted towards children ages 8 years old up to 18 years old.
Content updated Sept. 16, 2024
At Dream Tree Academy 573, we stand committed to shaping tomorrow’s leaders through an innovative blend of education and entrepreneurship. Our mission is clear: to ignite the sparks of learning and creativity within our youth. Through vibrant after-school programs in music, graphic design, financial literacy, and mental health, we don’t just teach – we transform.
9 am to 5 pm Office hours
4 pm to 8 pm After school program
800 Cherry St, Suite 201
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 777-9704
Crowned Counseling
Children, adults, couples
Content updated Sept. 25, 2024
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, Suite. 304
Columbia, MO 65201
573-825-0672
Email: hello@crownedcounseling.com
Child Trauma Initiative
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 -Junior Savers
Parents and children
Content updated Sept. 16, 2024
For Kids 0-17
$1.00 Required to open an account
No Minimum balance
Earn interest on balances $0.01 +
Club Benefits
Free Local Events
Free Online Resources
Free Junior Savers App
Make an A, Get Paid - Earn $2.00 per A with a total reward max of $10.00 per semester in any class.
(573) 441-1800
300 Diego Dr, Columbia, MO 65203, 9am-5pm
3200 Golden Bear, Columbia, MO 65202, 9am-5pm
3601 Endeavor Parkway, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201, 9am-5pm