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 […]

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

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 […]

Dinner for resource and relative providers in the 32nd circuit. Email michelle.a.calvin@dss.mo.gov for details.

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come out and visit with the Missouri Children's Division informational table!