Content updated Nov. 26, 2025

We are a free program offered through Columbia Public Schools that provides:
- screenings for babies and young children
- visits with an educator trained in child development
- connection to community resources
- group events like messy night and infant massage
- ideas, support, and information during the early years

The Center for Early Learning - North2191 Smiley Lane
Columbia MO 65202
573-214-3955
Email: krsmith@cpsk12.org

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Campers age 7 and up experience a life-changing week full of love, joy, excitement, and activities designed for them.

Content updated Dec. 18, 2025

Camp Barnabas is a place of hope, acceptance, and limitless possibilities. We understand the challenges individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses face:

The struggle to fit into a world that's not always designed for their unique abilities.
The longing for an environment where they can thrive, not just survive.
The desire to be recognized for their abilities, not defined by their disabilities.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in a camp experience that enables them to discover new possibilities and feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose.

Camp Barnabas at Teas Trail
901 Teas Trl
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 522-6011
Send mail to PO Box 609, Branson, MO.  65615

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Content updated Oct. 31, 2025

Cedar Creek was founded in 1988 and provides comprehensive equine assisted therapy to more than 150 individuals per year. Each Spring, Summer and Fall, hundreds of community members come to Cedar Creek to volunteer their time to be part of the therapy team. All classes include instructors that are certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).

4895 E Hwy 163 Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-8556
Email: cedarcreektrc@gmail.com

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Offers specialized therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.

Fees vary.

Wonderland Camp provides camp sessions for children, teens, and adults with disabilities

Content updated Dec. 12,, 2025

We are an overnight camp for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. We offer 11 weeks of summer camp and weekend camps throughout the remaining months of the year. Our campers enjoy swimming, boat rides, arts and crafts, archery, challenge elements like rock climbing, dances, BB guns, and so much more. Our actiities are adaptable. Children can come to camp as young as 6 years old and we never age out.

18591 Miller Circle
Rocky Mount, MO 65072
573-392-1000
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Content updated Dec. 17, 2024

The following resource explains what expungement is, how to determine if you’re eligible, and how to file for expungement: Expungement of Convictions in Missouri

If you think you may be eligible, reach out to Mid-Missouri Legal Services (MMLS): mmls.org
MMLS provides free legal expungement services to low-income individuals. They can offer advice about whether qualified clients are eligible for expungement and represent clients in expungement petitions.

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For more information on Expungement, visit https://clearmyrecordmo.org/learn-more/

• On this website, you will find:

  • A guide for determining your eligibility

  • Step-by-step instructions for filing for expungement on your own

  • Instructions for tracking your case

Content updated Dec. 17, 2024

Provides free legal services to low-income people in civil law cases involving orders of protection, family law, guardianships, consumer cases including debts, bankruptcies and foreclosures, housing law, employment issues, expungements and public benefits.

MMLS – Columbia Office
117 N Garth Avenue
Columbia, MO 65201
573-442-0116
800-568-4931

MMLS – Jefferson City Office
428 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Toll-Free: (800) 568-4931

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Content updated Feb. 5, 2025

BCCBF is a volunteer-run community bail fund supporting our neighbors who have been injured by the criminal legal system in Boone County, Missouri.

How you can help - Volunteer: We work directly with detainees and the systems that surround them. We need people to answer the phones, bail people out of jail, monitor the court system, and advocate for change to our unjust system. Email comobailfund@gmail.com with the subject line “Volunteer” to get started. 

A revolving bail fund needs cash to operate, and every dollar counts. Thank you for your support!

Contact us: To get in touch with BCCBF volunteers, email comobailfund@gmail.com.

If you need bail assistance, call (573) 723-1682.

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Content updated Sept. 11, 2024

Depending on the need following a flood or a tornado, teams on the ground can help provide legal resources. They also provide assistance via a volunteer phone bank. MATA members help in navigating landlord-tenant laws, insurance issues, FEMA, and other legal issues or questions.

240 East High Street, Ste 300
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-635-5215
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Content updated Sept. 11, 2024

A website created by The Missouri Bar that provides a variety of resources and services to the citizens of Missouri.

PO Box 119, 326 Monroe St.
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119
Legal Resources Line: 573.636.3635
573-635-4128

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Content updated Sept. 11, 2024

Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services protects the rights of people with disabilities by providing advocacy and legal services. We help with a variety of disability-related issues. This can include allegations of abuse, denial of disability benefits, removing guardianship, and more. These issues are explained in more detail below. Learn more about how we can help with these issues.

925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65109-4510
800-392-8667
Relay Missouri (TDD):  1-800-735-2966
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Content updated Feb. 7, 2025

University of Missouri students in the department of Personal Financial Planning are trained and IRS-certified to provide this free service to individuals in the Columbia community, primarily for people with low to moderate incomes, those with disabilities, the elderly and English-as-a-second-language taxpayers.

Starting Jan. 22, 2025, VITA services will be provided at the MU Family Impact Center on a walk-in/first come first served basis at the following dates and times:
Mondays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesdays 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
No services March 22-30 due to Spring Break

Family Impact Center
105 East Ash St Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65203

Content updated Aug. 12, 2025

Several reasons are listed along with tips to increase the likelihood of receiving a tax refund.

Content updated Aug. 12, 2025

Several suggestions for building credit.

Content updated Aug. 12, 2025

Free online financial education classes and practical information to people at all financial stages.

1550 Market St., Suite 475
Denver, CO 80202
303-741-6333

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Content updated Aug.12, 2025

Click for a list of applications to help you keep track of your income and expenses.

Content updated Aug. 12, 2025

Bank of America gives instruction in credit, debt, saving, budgeting, home-ownership, auto, retirement, college and more.

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Content updated Aug. 13, 2025

ProsperU helps individuals and businesses learn more about how to build a successful financial life.

Classes in the ProsperU Classroom at 700 East Broadway (By appointment only.  Class schedule can be found online.)
Online classes through Zoom
One-on-one financial counseling
On-site classes for businesses and organizations

700 East Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
573-817-8900
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Families with children ages 0-5

Content updated Nov. 17, 2025

First Chance for Children provides early childhood programs and family resources that support safe and healthy outcomes for children and families across Missouri.
Services:
First Chance for Children offers comprehensive early childhood services designed to support families from pregnancy through age five. Our programs include Baby U, a home visitation initiative that combines the evidence-based Parents as Teachers® and Nurturing Parenting® models to guide parents in fostering their child’s growth and development. The Baby Bags Diaper Bank provides diapers, wipes, and period products to families across central Missouri, reducing financial stress and improving family health and hygiene. Through our Lend and Learn Toy Libraries, families can engage in free, developmentally appropriate play, borrow educational toys, and connect with other caregivers to reduce social isolation. The Safe Cribs Program ensures that every infant has a safe sleep environment and that caregivers are equipped with the knowledge to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths. Each program is designed to meet families where they are, whether at home, in the community, or through trusted partner agencies to ensure equitable access to critical early childhood supports.

Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday and other hours as scheduled
1002 Fay St
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1815
Email: glitteken@fc4c.org

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Content updated Nov. 21, 2025

Want to be the best parent you can be? Would you like to get off to a great start with your child? A home visitor can help and is available both before your child is born and afterwards. Click on the link below for more info.

Healthy Families may provide car seats, portable cribs, diapers/wipes, books, or other health, safety, and developmental items to our participants.

Your home visitor will be there to listen, help you find answers to your questions, and to support you in being the kind of parent you want to be! For more information, please call 573.817.6430.

1005 W Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203-2037
573-817-6430
Email: sandra.miller@como.gov

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900 W Nifong, Ste 210

Columbia, MO 65202-1563

573-441-6327