MU Family Impact Center
Content updated on Dec. 24, 2024
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 nutrition, tax assistance, family support, medical care and even summer camps that are geared towards youth excellence & college preparation.
105 E Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-882-2428
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University of Missouri and State Job Application Process
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United Community Schoolhouse
All families
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
We are a non-profit organization with an Early childhood educational program. We service families ages 2 yrs potty trained to 12 years of age. We have an all-day program and an after school program.
M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
613 N. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 447-7351
Email: ucschoolhouse@ucbuilders.org
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Free Breastfeeding Apps
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
A few links which provide tips and videos to help answer questions about breastfeeding.
WIC
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) division provides income-based nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children up to their 5th birthday. The WIC staff helps families eat well and stay healthy.
Breastfeeding support
Nutrition education and counseling
Vouchers for healthy foods
Health screenings
Risk assessments
Referrals to health care
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Families that qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) automatically qualify.
To see if you pre-qualify for WIC services, use this pre-screening tool or call us at 573.874.7384opens phone dialer. WIC appointments can be made over the phone or in person at the WIC office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1005 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7355
La Leche League
Content updated Aug 23, 2023
Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother breastfeeding support. Phone help and informational meetings are free and available to all. They currently host an online meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. If you have any pressing questions, call/text their hotline number 573-340-6555.
2615 Shepard Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 573-340-6555
Kelly Services
1000 W Nifong Building 8 Columbia, MO 65203 875-0605
email: 3640@kellyservices.com
Job Finders Employment Services
1729 West Broadway Suite 4 Columbia, MO 65203 573-446-4250
South Providence Pediatrics
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Lactation Consultants. Medical Services: General pediatrics; newborn care; on-site imaging; on-site pharmacy
551 Veterans United Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
573-882-4730
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-12pm.
Boone Hospital Center
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Four programs for parents of newborns; links provided for each program:
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Bringing Up Boone Babies
Better Beginnings with Breastfeeding
Infant Safety and CPR
1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-815-8000
EDUStaff
We started in 2010 as Michigan’s substitute staffing experts, creating unparalleled cost and time efficiencies through mutual investment in district success. Edustaff has since grown into a national leading K-12 substitute staffing agency, serving school districts from coast to coast. We will always believe school districts deserve partners that work as hard as they do.
4120 Brockton Dr. SE Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49512 877-974-6338
GoGo Grandparents
Helps seniors access Uber and Lyft using a landline or flip phone instead of a smart phone app.
Hillcrest Community Center, Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
Columbia Parks and Recreation's Active Adults program offers a variety of recreational opportunities aimed at those 50 years and older. Activities include bingo, karaoke, crochet/knitting group, painting group, Mah Jongg groups, card games, crafts, chair yoga, D&D gaming group, Women's Hiking group, and more. Program is based at Hillcrest Community Center. Yearly membership is $42.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
1907 Hillcrest Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7475
https://www.como.gov/contacts/hillcrest-community-center/
https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/50-program/
https://www.como.gov/parks/waters-moss-memorial-wildlife-area/
Service, Employment, Redevelopment (SER) National
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Content updated Jan. 3, 2024
SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects.
3610 Buttonwood Dr #200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-886-8988
CMCA - Foster Grandparents Program
Content updated April 22, 2025
At Central Missouri Community Action, you can mentor and guide students to higher academic achievement. The Foster Grandparent Program connects role models like you with students with exceptional needs.
Activities include but are not limited to:
Foster grandparents and children play games, talk, listen, read, and eat together.
Foster grandparents lend support to learning and therapy.
Activities between the foster grandparents and children are developed for a one-on-one relationship.
If eligible, volunteers may receive a stipend at the rate of $4.00 per hour. In addition….One hot, nutritious meal provided at most site locations. Transportation or mileage reimbursement. A physical exam. Accident and liability insurance. Orientation and in-service training program. Information and referral service. Annual recognition program.
Interested in volunteering? Call 573-777-5225.
800 N. Providence
Columbia, MO 65203
Email: pr@cmca.us