Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
Foster, adoptive, and kinship children, young adults, and families in Central Missouri
Content updated Nov. 26, 2025
Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is a state-recognized Family Resource Center serving 24 counties across central Missouri. We provide ten comprehensive, free programs that reduce barriers for children in foster care, adoption, or kinship care. Our work focuses on equipping families with the tools, support, and resources they need to create stable, nurturing homes where children can thrive.
We offer a wide range of services including:
- Physical resources like clothes, beds, dressers, and shoes
- Support groups and training for foster and adoptive parents
- Advocacy and legal assistance
- Educational resources and tutoring
- Mental health and wellness programs
- Respite care and emergency support
- Community events and family activities
M-F, 8am-5pm
3620 Interstate 70 Dr SE
Columbia, MO 65201
573-298-0258
Email: info@cmfcaa.com
Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia
Content updated Nov. 19, 2025
Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is Mid-Missouri's end-of-life home. Guests are cared for 24/7 by our team of caregivers composed of both volunteers and paid staff. Our services are provided free of charge, and families never receive a bill for our services. Partnering with the guest's hospice company, CHHC's caregivers care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our guests and their families. These needs are met with compassion, love, and respect.
Hours: M-F; 8:30a-4:30p. We are a 24/7 operation, however inquiries regarding admissions and our program should only be directed to the operations manager during M-F office hours.
1307 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 530-5888
Email: info@caringheartandhands.org
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
Flourish Initiative
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
Coyote Hill
Content updated Dec. 3, 2025
Coyote Hill exists to give children in foster care a safe place to be a child. They know safe children today make safe families tomorrow. They work to end child abuse & neglect in this generation. Found in multiple locations in Missouri.
Bethany
Content updated Dec. 22, 2025
Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. When children are in need of a family, we respond. In the U.S., we protect vulnerable children through essential services, including pregnancy counseling, foster care, emergency care, and adoption
By Appointment Only
Columbia, MO
573-217-0377
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Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS)
Children and families
Content updated Dec. 2, 2025
Adoption (both adoptive families and expectant parents), pregnancy support, parenting support, counseling for children, families and parents.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm, Friday-8am-12pm
916 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 815-9955
Email: help@lfcs.org