# Foster Care Help Resources - Missouri ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Missouri Department of Social Services - Children’s Division:** - **Phone:** (573) 751-3171 - **Website:** [https://dss.mo.gov/cd/fostercare/](https://dss.mo.gov/cd/fostercare/) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, placement of foster children, and resources for foster families. - **Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (MFCAA):** - **Phone:** (573) 556-8060 - **Website:** [https://www.mfcaa.org](https://www.mfcaa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster and adoptive families. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### St. Louis Region - **Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition:** - **Phone:** (800) FOSTER-3 (367-8373) - **Website:** [https://www.foster-adopt.org](https://www.foster-adopt.org/) - **Office Location:** 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 210, St. Louis, MO 63144 - **Specialized Services:** Respite care, mentoring programs, advocacy, and support for youth aging out of the foster system. ### Kansas City Region - **Cornerstones of Care:** - **Phone:** (816) 508-1700 - **Website:** [https://www.cornerstonesofcare.org](https://www.cornerstonesofcare.org/) - **Office Location:** 300 E. 36th St., Kansas City, MO 64111 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care licensing, training for foster parents, and therapy for foster youth. ### Springfield Region - **The Kitchen, Inc. - Rare Breed Youth Services:** - **Phone:** (417) 865-6400 - **Website:** [https://www.thekitcheninc.org](https://www.thekitcheninc.org/) - **Office Location:** 301 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802 - **Specialized Services:** Support for homeless and at-risk youth, including foster care transition services. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. - **Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-392-3738 - **Website:** [https://dss.mo.gov/cd/can.htm](https://dss.mo.gov/cd/can.htm) - **When to Call:** Report concerns about abuse or neglect involving children in Missouri. ## Online Resources - **Foster Care & Adoptive Community (FCA Network):** - **Website:** [https://www.fcanetwork.org](https://www.fcanetwork.org/) - **Features:** Online forums, webinars for foster parents, and resources for youth in foster care. ## Educational Resources - **North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC):** - **Website:** [https://www.nacac.org](https://www.nacac.org/) - **Description:** Training, advocacy, and resources for foster and adoptive families. - **Missouri Foster Youth Transition Toolkit:** - **Website:** [https://dss.mo.gov/cd/chafee/index.htm](https://dss.mo.gov/cd/chafee/index.htm) - **Description:** Resources and guides for youth transitioning out of foster care. ## Additional Support - **Missouri Alliance for Children and Families:** - **Phone:** (573) 556-8090 - **Website:** [https://www.ma-cf.org](https://www.ma-cf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Case management, therapeutic services, and support for foster youth and families. - **Fostering Futures - Missouri:** - **Phone:** (314) 534-9350 - **Website:** [https://www.fosteringfuturesmo.org](https://www.fosteringfuturesmo.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for aging-out foster youth, housing assistance, and life skills training. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Missouri Department of Social Services at (573) 751-3171 or visit [https://dss.mo.gov](https://dss.mo.gov/)._