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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]