Bright Futures
Provides musical instruments to children who wish to learn a musical instrument but are unable to cover costs associated with rental and maintenance. No Cost.
James Melton
573-214-3400, ext 25716
Email: jmelton@cpsk12.org
Boys and Girls Club
Content updated Nov. 10, 2025
The Boys & Girls Club of Columbia is a positive and safe afterschool program for children ages kindergarten through 12th grade. Our programs focus on helping kids and teens get ready for college and career, live healthy lives, and lead in their communities.
Afterschool programming is limited and takes place at our clubhouse facility (1200 N. 7th Street, Columbia, MO) from the time the school dismissal bell rings to 6:30 p.m.
Engaging summer programs are also offered from 7:45am-5:15pm.
1200 N 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1697
Email: membership@bgc-columbia.org
The BOLD Academy
A week-long summer camp for young black & brown women ages 12-17 to learn new things and meet new people in an academy-type setting. Profiles speakers, provides enrichment opportunities, leadership training, education and positive identity development. The camp is completely free to participants.
Monday-Sunday: 8am - 6pm
1201 E. Broadway, Ste. D
Columbia, MO. 65202
Email: theboldacademycomo@gmail.com
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Missouri
Youth between the ages of 5 and 18.
Content updated Dec. 18, 2025
We make meaningful, monitored matches between a child (Little) between the ages of 5 and 18, and an adult mentor (Big) aged 18 or above.
Hours; 9:30am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; also by appointment.
4250 E Broadway Blvd, Suite 1067
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-3677
Email: ann@bigsofcentralmo.org
Baby Monitor Apps
Content updated Dec. 3, 2025
A short list of apps for Android and IPhones. If you search “Baby Monitor” in Google Play or the App Store, you will be able to find additional options.
Bethany
Content updated Dec. 22, 2025
Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. When children are in need of a family, we respond. In the U.S., we protect vulnerable children through essential services, including pregnancy counseling, foster care, emergency care, and adoption
By Appointment Only
Columbia, MO
573-217-0377
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City of Refuge
Content updated April 3, 2026
City of Refuge’s Career Empowerment services are designed to support refugees as they pursue meaningful, long-term employment and professional growth. Through personalized guidance, participants receive help with setting career goals, transferring prior education and work experience to their new home, building resumes, preparing for interviews, and navigating the U.S. workplace. Our approach goes beyond immediate job placement by focusing on skill development, career advancement, and access to education or training opportunities.
City of Refuge offers immigration legal services that include assistance with a variety of immigration needs. These services will be delivered with the compassion, dignity, and excellence that defines all of our work. If you or someone you know is in need of immigration legal assistance or would like to learn more, please reach out to Sandy Echols, our Accredited Representative. She can be contacted by email at immigration@cityofrefugecolumbia.org.
City of Refuge helps refugees navigate a new way of life in mid-Missouri. We provide unique and often overlooked services under three categories: basic needs, school navigation, and professional development through a foundation of relationship and trust.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
10 N Garth Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
573-454-1552
Email: info@cityofrefugecolumbia.org
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
ORR’s Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees and other eligible individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency, well-being, and successful assimilation in the United States. With the support of its network, ORR coordinates the resettlement and placement of refugees across the United States. After arriving in their destination states, ORR provides initial benefits and services to assist newcomers, including time-limited cash and medical assistance. ORR also supports longer-term resettlement services available for up to five years, such as job readiness and employment services, case management, English language training, and specialized supports for children and youth. These services are administered through an extensive private-public recipient network, including states, resettlement agencies, and other community-based organizations.
MO State Refugee Coordinator: Paul Costigan 314.773.9090 x162
MO State Refugee Health Coordinator: Fatema Medhat 314.377.8799
MO State Website: International Institute of St. Louis-Missouri Office of Refugee Administration
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