How to Explain to Children Their Adoption Story at Different Ages

Virtual

As adoptive parents, telling your child their adoption story can be challenging, as you strive to balance openness, sensitivity, and age-appropriate considerations. This session provides guidance on how to navigate this delicate task, exploring approaches for engaging in open discussions about a child’s birth and adoption story throughout each stage of development. Through real-life examples, […]

Free

Foster Care Informational Meeting

Beth House of Prayer 1223 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, United States

Saturday September 7, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. Bethel House of Prayer Church 1223 Branch Street, Platte City, MO 64079 RSVP to Riki Howard at rikilynn87@gmail.com

Free

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)

FosterAdopt Connect 18600 E 37th Terrace S., Independence, MO, United States

FosterAdopt Connect will be hosting recruitment informational sessions. We will discuss how to start the licensing process, elaborate the need of foster parents, and answer any questions about the process, supports, and requirements. These sessions will be held at the FosterAdopt Connect office the second Tuesday, every other month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. We will […]

Free

The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot DRIVE IN Movie Event

Pine Hill Drive In MO-34 East and County Road 339A, Piedmont, MO, United States

42nd Children's Division Circuit and Care portal partners up to showcase The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot movie for FREE on 9/12/24 starting at 6:00pm at the Pine Hill Drive In, Hwy 34 Piedmont MO. This is Free to the public, location can hold up to 300 Vehicles. Get Directions to the […]

Free

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care

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 […]

Positive Behavior Supports

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 […]

Sound of Hope Movie

The Crossing 425 Broadway St, Hannibal, MO, 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, […]

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Viewing

The Crossing 425 Broadway St, Hannibal, MO, 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, […]

Free

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing

LaCroix Church 3102 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, United States

*The movie is PG-13 and may not be suitable for some of the younger viewers. *No childcare will be provided.  

Free

Caring for Addicts

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 […]

Missouri Adoption Information Night

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 […]