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 Sept. 10, 2024
Encourages, educates and empowers families of individuals with disabilities to maximize independence.
Services for Independent Living
2nd Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1401 Hathman Pl.
Columbia, MO
573-874-1646
Boone County Family Resources
4th Thursday of each month, 6 - 8 p.m.
2700 W. Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-1995
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation
Content updated April 14, 2026
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.
Columbia Location:
601 Business Loop 70 W. Ste. 214 B
Columbia, MO 65202
Janice Brooks jbrooks@pwrhousecdc.org
573-208-7685
The MomCo (formerly MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers)
Mothers of young children - from pregnancy through school-aged. We are a women's ministry, geared toward helping moms find community with other moms.
Content updated Nov. 17, 2025
Visit www.themom.co/find-a-meetup for updated meetings in your area.
(888) 910-6677
Email: service@themom.co
CoMO MomCo @ Woodcrest Church
Tiny Play Cafe, Columbia, MO 65203-9556
Meeting Days: Tuesday Nights September-April at 6-8pm.
Step out of your comfort zone and join fellow moms as we help each other navigate daily life as moms, wives, friends, and more. We are a Christian based organization that welcomes moms of all stages and all types of families. They say it takes a village for a reason. We weren't meant to do Motherhood alone.
Group Page: http://www.themom.co/groups/comowoodcrest
JC MomCo
Living Hope Church 3011 S. Ten Mile Drive Jefferson City, 65109
Meeting Days: The first and third Tuesday of the month at 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Group Page: http://www.themom.co/groups/jcmomco
Website: http://www.livinghopejc.org
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)
Parents who live in the Columbia Public Schools attendance area and have children ages prenatal to kindergarten entry.
Content updated April 20, 2026
Parents as Teachers is a free home visiting resource for families with children ages prenatal to kindergarten entry. Home visits are provided by educators specializing in child development and provide information and support to parents along with screenings and resource connections. Parents as Teachers also hosts vision and hearing screenings as well as small group classes like infant massage, preschool yoga, mini-musicians, and more. Go to the website for a calendar.
Hours: 9am-5pm, M-F
The Center for Early Learning - North2191 Smiley Lane
Columbia MO 65202
573-214-3955
Email: krsmith@cpsk12.org
Camp Barnabas
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
Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center
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
Offers specialized therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
Fees vary.
Wonderland Camp
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
Email
Missouri Expungement Information
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
Mid Missouri Legal Services (MMLS)
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
Boone County Community Bail Fund
We serve people incarcerated in the Boone County Jail, who are Boone County residents, and who cannot afford to pay bail of $3000 or less or to hire a for-profit bail bond agent.
Content updated Feb. 27, 2026
We are all volunteers and operate with very low administrative costs. We support ourselves with community donations and bail refunds from the court. Volunteers answer the phones, drive to the jail to bail people out, remind people of their court dates, offer rides to court, raise funds, and engage in community education to inform people about the bail system.
To get in touch with BCCBF volunteers, email comobailfund@gmail.com.
If you need bail assistance, call (573) 723-1682.
Hours: M-F, 9-5:00. Voicemail checked regularly.
PO Box 7232
Columbia MO 65205
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) - Disaster Legal Services
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
Email
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MissouriLawyersHelp.org
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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Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services
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
Email
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Content updated Feb. 24, 2026
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. 26, 2026, VITA services will be provided at the on a walk-in/first-come-first-served basis at the following dates and times:
Mondays 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesdays 4 pm – 8 pm
No services March 21-29 due to Spring Break
Last day of services is Apr. 15, 2026
Family Impact Center
105 East Ash St Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65203
Why You Might Not Get Your Tax Refund
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several reasons are listed along with tips to increase the likelihood of receiving a tax refund.