Share the Love
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Through this program, low-income families who receive assistance from programs like WIC and TANF may be able to receive a set of cloth diapers — for free. All diapers distributed through this program are loaned to qualified families for an extended amount of time. Share the Love is a nonprofit program that distributes cloth diapers to low-income families in need. Families can keep cloth diapers from birth of child until the child is three years or
potty trained.
Apply online here.
Columbia Public Schools Preschool
Content updated Dec. 4, 2025
Columbia Public Schools offers a developmentally appropriate education through which young children actively build their potential in a positive, nurturing, culturally diverse school family environment. Preschool is a federally funded program providing services to children with developmental needs, ages 3 to 5 (non-kindergarten) years of age. Services are provided at no cost to eligible children. Eligibility is determined through a developmental screening process.
Call for screening appointment 573-214-3585.
Hours: 7:55am - 2:55pm (students); 7:15am - 3:30pm (staff)
2191 E Smiley Ln.
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3950
Sliding Scale Fee-Based Childcare
Content updated March 26, 2024
Mary Lee Johnson Community Learning Center
573-449-5600
www.mljclc.org/
Nora Stewart Early Learning Center
573-449-5981
https://norastewart.com/
Update 3/1/24: Nora Stewart does take child care subsidy. However, they have a limit to how many they can accept as it doesn’t give them full pay. They do work with some parents to help them pay weekly if it works better for the parents. It is a process where they interview with the office manager to make a plan. They are currently pretty full.
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 Feb. 26, 2025
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
Update 2/26/25 - Now enrolling for the After School Program, Feb. 10th -May 23rd 2025, See flyer for details.
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)
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
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