Missouri Heart Gallery

Missouri Adoption Information Night
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
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 a professional staff member from Raise the Future.

Foster Adopt Connect - Trivia Beach Party
2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | VFW Post 3838 1049 N Kingshighway Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, 1049 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
Hawaiian themed dress code such as flowered shirts, grass skirts, beach shorts, and sunglasses. Will be the hottest party of the summer! $20 per person to enter; teams consist of 5-6 people; gift card prizes for the team that comes in first place. All proceeds go to FosterAdopt Connect. RSVP ByronRodriguez3@gmail.com or call/ text (571) 722-8845.

Cultivate Connections w/ KVC
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Cultivate Connections July 19-September 20, 2025; 1:00-3:00 pm (Virtual)
https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/cultivate-connections-july-19

Parenting feels heavy sometimes. You don’t have to carry it alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just craving a deeper connection with your child—Cultivate Connection is for you. This 9-week course is BY parents, FOR parents—designed specifically for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers navigating the complexities of trauma, attachment, and neurodiversity.

Grounded in brain-based parenting, attachment science, and practical strategies, this course will empower you to:
Parent with confidence
Co-regulate instead of react
Understand what behavior is really communicating
Build strong, healing relationships

When: Saturdays, July 19 – September 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Online)

Space is limited—don’t miss this opportunity to breathe, grow, and connect alongside like-minded parents.
You’ll walk away more confident, calm, curious, compassionate, and connected. If you’re ready for real change—join us.
#CultivateConnection #EmpoweredToConnect #TraumaInformedParenting #FosterCareSupport #AdoptionJourney #ConnectedParenting #FosterAndAdoptiveParents #TBRI #ParentWithPurpose

Overcoming and Preventing Blocked Care, July 11-August 29
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
Feeling emotionally drained or disconnected as a caregiver? You’re not alone—and there’s help.

Join us for an empowering 8-week online class: Overcoming and Preventing Blocked Care—a must for kinship, foster, and adoptive parents who want to reconnect with their children and themselves.

Blocked care happens when the stress of parenting a child with a history of trauma causes a parent’s natural caregiving instincts to shut down. This class gives you tools to recognize it, reverse it, and build secure attachment—even in the hardest moments.

“I thought I was just burned out… I didn’t know it had a name. This class changed everything.” – Previous Participant

Based on the latest brain science and attachment research

8 powerful sessions

Virtual. Supportive. Transformational.

Reconnect. Rebuild. Restore.

Register now and take the first step toward healing—for your family and yourself.

No charge to foster parents licensed through Missouri KVC Children’s Division families through the FCARSTC Contract

Making Sense of Your Worth July 11-August 29
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Foster & Adoptive Parents—This One’s for YOU!
Are you ready to take a powerful step toward healing—for yourself and your children?

Making Sense of Your Worth is an 8-week online course designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents who want to strengthen their ability to support children with attachment injuries. Created by HALO Project in Oklahoma City—an official TBRI® Ambassador Organization—this program is rooted in Trust-Based Relational Interventions® (TBRI®) and backed by years of trauma-informed research.

The goal? To help YOU move toward Earned Secure Attachment, equipping you with deeper connection skills, more regulated responses, and the tools to parent from a place of worth and security.

Weekly sessions include guided activities, group reflection, and personal growth experiences—all in a safe, supportive virtual environment.

Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today!

Because when caregivers heal, children heal too.

This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. Individuals or families licensed through other agencies may attend with permission arranged by contacting ascharbach@kvc.org.

St. Louis Cardinals Game
2025-07-10 18:30 - 22:30 | Busch Stadium 700 Clark Ave St. Louis, MO 63102
The 32nd circuit offers St. Louis Cardinals tickets to our resource and relative providers. Cardinals v. Nationals. Please email michelle.a.calvin@dss.mo.gov for details.

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | FosterAdoptConnect (Jackson County), 18600 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, 64057
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

4th Annual Kids Fishing Day
2025-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | 1346 County Road 206 Cape Girardeau MO 63701
A day for those kids who have or are currently involved in the foster care system to get to be outdoors. Fishing competitions, games, food and laughs. All free! Email michelle.a.calvin@dss.mo.gov for details.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | New McKendree United Methodist Church 225 S. High St Jackson, MO 63755
The fight began with Possum Trot. Inspired by the powerful true events, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in the foster system that nobody else would take. By doing the impossible—adopting 77 children—this East Texas community proved that, with real, determined love, the battle for America’s most vulnerable can be won. Email michelle.a.calvin@dss.mo.gov for details.

Foster Care Respite 101
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This instructor lead virtual class is open to anyone in the state of Missouri interested in becoming a respite provider. It’s a geat opportunity to ask all the questions and get all the best tips from an experienced training specialist who is also a foster adoptive parent.

Parent with PRIDE
2025-06-07 18:30 - 20:30 | GLO Center, 518 E. Commercial St., Springfield, MO, 65723, United States
PRIDE month is a time to act! Join us for an information session about becoming a foster parent at the GLO center in Springfield, MO. We will have current foster and adoptive parents as well as licensing, training, and Treatment Foster Care staff from KVC and Case Management from Greene County. Ask all your questions, enjoy light refreshments, and maybe even start the process to become a foster parent. Register and see our event on Facebook.

Bollinger County Resource Fair
2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Optimist Ball Park Marble Hill, MO 63764
Come out and visit with the Missouri Children’s Division informational table!

MO C.A.R.E Foster Parent Training
2025-06-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This is a training provided by KVC for KVC and Children’s Division Families. You must have a licensing specialist to register for this class. Email ascharbach@kvc.org to connect with a licensing specialist and request permission to join. This session on MOCARE is scheduled for Monday mornings making it a great option for families with flexible work schedules. This 30 hour training meets for 3 hours on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 28, August 4 and 11th. There will be no class on July 21st.

TBRI (MAY - JULY) - Trust Based Relational Interventions w/ KVC
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Trust Based Relational Interventions is a trauma-informed, attachment-based intervention designed to help children who have experienced adversity, early harm, or trauma.

This virtual 8 week class is a great resource for foster and adoptive families and can be used as Level A training (check with your licensing specialist)

It is presented by a TBRI Practitioner and only open to families licensed through Children’s Division or KVC Missouri. Class will meet virtually from 6-9 pm on May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 2, 2025.

To register https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/TBRI-wednesdays-May14-July2

Respite 101 (Virtual)
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This instructor lead virtual class is open to anyone in the state of Missouri interested in becoming a respite provider. It’s a geat opportunity to ask all the questions and get all the best tips from an experienced training specialist who is also a foster adoptive parent.

To register use this link https://form.jotform.com/250491162104143

32nd Circuit Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Cape County Cowboy Church 220 Orchid Ln Oak Ridge, MO 63769
Dinner for resource and relative providers in the 32nd circuit. Email michelle.a.calvin@dss.mo.gov for details.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing
2025-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Crossroads Church 4400 E. Jackson Blvd. Jackson, MO 63755

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | FosterAdopt Connect, 18600 E 37th Terrace S., Independence, MO, 64057, United States

Helping Local Youth Learn Critical Life Skills and Build Social Capital
2024-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Virtual Training

iPour Life believes that every at-risk and foster care youth deserves the opportunity to learn critical life skills and build social capital within their community. This opportunity is available to them through a program called LifeStrengths. Foster and adoptive parents: log on, eat your lunch, and earn one hour of instructor-led training credit for your foster license.

Meeting Number: 2632 485 2204

Meeting Password: [REDACTED]

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing
2024-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | New Bethel Baptist Church, 6137 County Road 525, Jackson, MO, 63755, United States
The movie is PG-13 and may not be suitable for some of the younger viewers.
No childcare will be provided.

Missouri Adoption Information Night
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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 a professional staff member from Raise the Future.

Please Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the material being discussed, we recommend children are not present during this webinar.

Register Now!

Caring for Addicts
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Virtual Training

Sarah George, Executive Director of the Lake Area Citizen’s Advisory presents a training on how to care for a person who struggles with addiction. From recognizing when we need outside support, to building their confidence while holding them accountable, this training will give you some useful tools to take with you on your journey. Foster and adoptive parents can log on, eat their lunch, and earn an hour of instructor-led training for their foster license.

Presenter: Sarah George, Executive Director with Lake Area Citizens Advisory

Meeting Number: 2634 747 3767

Meeting Password: [REDACTED]

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing
2024-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | LaCroix Church, 3102 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
*The movie is PG-13 and may not be suitable for some of the younger viewers.

*No childcare will be provided.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Viewing
2024-11-08 18:30 - 21:00 | The Crossing, 425 Broadway St, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States
Coyote Hill and EMBRACE Children and Families are partnering together for a community watch party of Sound of Hope. While this is open to the community, we will NOT have childcare and it is highly encouraged to not bring children. We recommend those planning to attend to RSVP but it is not required. To RSVP, visit: https://wkf.ms/3zz3Rz6

Sound of Hope Movie
2024-11-08 18:30 - 21:00 | The Crossing, 425 Broadway St, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States

Positive Behavior Supports
2024-10-24 12:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
Virtual Training

Sara Ibbetson, Director of Applied Behavioral Analysis Services, Arc of the Ozarks, presents training on using positive behavioral supports and the Applied Behavioral Analysis method to increase wanted behavior and decrease unwanted behavior. This method is effective for both neuro-typical and neuro-divergent children and helps to build confidence and flexibility as children learn and grow. Foster and adoptive parents can log on, eat their lunch, and earn an hour of instructor-led training for their foster license.

Presenter: Sara Ibbetson, Director of Applied Behavior Analysis Services, The Arc of the Ozarks

Meeting Number: 2631 634 9679

Meeting Password: [REDACTED]

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
2024-09-24 11:30 - 12:50 | Virtual
Virtual Training

How can you support LGBTQ+ youth in foster care? Aaron Schekorra, Executive Director of the GLO Center in Springfield, Missouri presents a training on how to create a safe space where youth in care can express themselves freely, feel connection and acceptance, and build the confidence they need to be successful adults in the community. Foster and adoptive parents can log on, eat their lunch, and earn an hour of instructor-led training for their foster license.

Presenter: Aaron Schekorra, Executive Director. The GLO Center, Springfield

Meeting Number: 2630 807 0304

Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
