USAHello
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
USAHello is a free online center for information and education for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and welcoming communities. USAHello is a non-profit organization that uses technology to connect immigrant communities with the information and resources they need to thrive.
Citizenship Resource Center - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
The Citizenship Resource Center has a collection of helpful resources and free study materials for a variety of users including:
Immigrants who are interested in becoming U.S. citizens.
Educators who play a critical role in preparing learners.
Organizations that are interested in supporting immigrants in becoming citizens and assisting them to integrate into American civic society.
Sagrada Scholarship Bible Camp (SSBC)
Content updated Jan. 3, 2024
2024 Camp Dates:
Boys 1 – June 10-14
Girls 1 – June 17-21
Boys 2 – June 24-28
Girls 2 – July 8-12
Boys 3 – July 15-19
Girls 3 – July 22-26
Senior Boys Fish Camp – July 29-31
Senior Girls Fish Camp – August 1-3
Since 1997, Sagrada Scholarship Bible Camp has focused on sharing the gospel with children whose parents are in prison or who are otherwise at-risk. We are a camp for children whose families can not otherwise afford it. We are also associated with Angel Tree Ministries and provide camp for children who have incarcerated parents.
28465 Hillside Road, Lincoln, MO 65338
660-668-3808
(660) 428-6232
Email: director@sagradabiblecamp.com
Camp David
Camp David offers summer camps that are uniquely designed to meet the needs of children (ages 8 – 16 years) of prisoners. Rolla MO.
Sesame Street Understanding and Coping with Incarceration
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
This website has a number of videos, activities, printables, articles and even an app specifically designed to help children understand and process their parents' incarceration.
Prison Fellowship
Content updated Jan. 26, 2024
Prison Fellowship® works to restore America’s criminal justice system and those it affects. We help men and women replace the cycle of brokenness that landed them in prison. We advocate for justice reform and activate grassroots networks to do the same. We equip wardens to bring restorative change to their facilities. We care for prisoners’ families and help strengthen the bond between children and their parents who are behind bars. We call the Church to lead the way in caring for those impacted by the criminal justice system. And we do it all from a biblical worldview.
Story Link - Liberty Belle Ministries
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
A program that allows incarcerated parents to pick a book, read the book and say a short message to their child on a cassette tape. The tape and book are sent to the child at no cost.
Kairos Outside Eastern Missouri
Women, ages 20 and above, whose lives have been impacted by incarceration, whether it be their own or that of a loved one or close friend.
Content updated Sept. 24, 2025
Kairos Outside is a ministry that provides a 2 1/2-day Christian Weekend designed to demonstrate God's grace and love through support to women who have been impacted by incarceration. In a safe environment with loving people, these women will interact with other women who are in a similar situation and learn how to form small support groups to provide strength for the challenges they face in life.
We are currently the only Kairos Outside Ministry in the state of Missouri since Kairos Outside of Eastern Missouri dissolved. We do serve the entire state and portions of Eastern Kansas. Our phone is answered from 8am to 6pm during the week and on Saturday. Anyone can leave a voice mail.
605 E. US 40 Hwy #111
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 853-8299
Reentry Opportunity Center – ROC
Content updated Feb. 27, 2026
A one-stop-shop for people recently released from jail or prison, and those under supervision in the criminal justice system. Reentry Opportunity Center
Also available - Transportation assistance for individuals exiting the legal system.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
1621 Towne Dr Suite G
573-607-9372
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7 Easy Ways to Save Money on Diapers and Wipes
Content reviewed Dec. 3, 2025
Several tips to save money on diapers and wipes
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