Overcoming and Preventing Blocked Care, October 17-18, 2025; 6:00-9:00pm Friday and noon -6:00 pm Saturday This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children's Division and KVC. Overcoming and Preventing Blocked Care—a must for kinship, foster, and adoptive parents who want to reconnect with their children and themselves. Blocked […]
Cultivate Connections October 24-25, and November 7-8, 2025; 6:00-9:00 pm Friday and 9:00-5:00 pm Saturday This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children's Division and KVC. Parenting feels heavy sometimes. You don’t have to carry it alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just craving a deeper […]
This virtual class is designed to provide a basic overview of adoption in the state of Missouri. The primary focus will be on foster care adoption but will briefly cover all types of adoption. This class provides an opportunity for families interested in adoption to learn more about these processes. The class is led by […]
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join our informational sessions to learn about becoming a licensed foster provider. Everyone can make a difference in the lives of children! We can’t wait to see you! Located at 18600 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057
Parenting for Positive Self Worth, December 5-6, 2025 Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday 9-5 pm This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children's Division and KVC. Join us for Parenting for Positive Self-Worth, an empowering 9-hour course developed by Cindy Lee of the HALO Project in Oklahoma City. […]
The Office of Child Advocate is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Parade and Resource Fair. The parade will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 on High Street. The Resource Fair will be from 10am-12pm at the South Lawn of the Capital.
5th Annual Kids Fishing Event for kids who have been or are currently in care. An opportunity for foster parents to bring the kids out for a fun day with fishing, food, and prizes. Please RSVP via email to Katie Kiefer at Kathryn.c.kiefer@dss.mo.gov by 4/30/26.
Dinner for our foster parents. Please RSVP to Katie Kiefer (kathryn.c.kiefer@dss.mo.gov) by 04/30/2026 if you will be attending to ensure there is enough food. Training following the dinner by the SEMO Drug Task Force regarding current drug trends.
A couple of years ago a foster parent asked me what I knew about FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and honestly it was "not much" She suggested the book Trying Differently Rather than Harder by Diane Malbin and that led me to a string of other books, websites and training events and this series that […]
This respite training discusses the requirements of being a contracted respite provider in Missouri as well as a brief overview of trauma-informed care. This is an excellent class for friends and family members of foster and adoptive families to provide tangible supports and gain a better understanding of the foster care and adoption experience. This […]
