Missouri Heart Gallery

4th Annual Kids Fishing Day
2025-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 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

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

Missouri Adoption Information Night
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-13 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.

Behind the Run: Supporting Youth Who Run from Care
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. This training equips foster parents and caregivers with practical tools and trauma-informed strategies to respond effectively when a youth runs away, and to help prevent future incidents.

Participants will explore the underlying causes of runaway behavior, learn how to build trust and safety within the home, and develop proactive communication and crisis response plans. This session also includes guidance on collaborating with caseworkers, law enforcement, and other support systems to ensure the youth’s wellbeing and successful reintegration.

https://form.jotform.com/252176473552157

Together Facing the Challenge, Tuesdays September 30-November 11, 2025
2025-09-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. Research based curriculum for Treatment Foster Care. It is also great for working with children that have high behavior needs.

This 7 week program Includes topics like Impactful Relationships, The Power of Language, Preventing Escaping and Rebuilding After Power Struggles, Embracing Diversity, Impactful Behavior Management, Interdependence, Hope and Self Care.

Meets every Tuesday From September 30-November 11, 2025

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/together

RED: Review of Existing Data
2025-10-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. A quick overview about what to expect and how to prepare for a RED meeting with a child’s special education team. This Review of Existing Data can help determine what additional testing needs to occur and what accommodations might be most helpful.

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/red-review-of-existing–october-3

Play October 6, 2025; 5:30-6:30 pm
2025-10-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. Based on the book by Stuart Brown (Play how it shapes the brain opens the imagination and invigorates the soul.) Playful engagement is the quickest way to help a child feel safe enough to learn appropriate behavior. In this training we learn how to tap into your play personality to connect with the children in your home.

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/play-monday-october-6-2025-530-630-

Spaulding Adoption Training, Mondays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025
2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This is an online training offered through the FCARSTC contract for families licensed through Children’s Division and KVC. This is the required training for families planning to adopt from foster care. It must be completed prior to your adoption addendum to your foster care home study. This 12 hour training meets four consecutive Mondays: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025

Overcoming and Preventing Blocked Care, October 17-18, 2025
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 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 hour-long
Virtual. Supportive. Transformational.
Reconnect. Rebuild. Restore.
Register now and take the first step toward healing—for your family and yourself.

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/Blocked-Care-Saturday-October25

Cultivate Connections - October 24-25, and November 7-8, 2025
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 connection with your child—Cultivate Connection is for you. This 18-hour 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
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.

Created by the staff at Empowered to Connect

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/cultivate-connection-october-24-25-

Parenting for Positive Self Worth, December 5-6, 2025
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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. Rooted in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), this training offers practical tools to help you build deep connection, trust, and self-worth in the children you care for.

If your child has experienced trauma, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to respond with compassion, meet your child’s needs through connection, and help them believe they are truly worthy of love and belonging.

Healing starts with relationship. Come be part of the journey.

https://form.jotform.com/KVCMOCPA/parenting-for-positive-self-worth

2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Parade and Resource Fair
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State Capital, High Street, Jefferson City, 65102, United States
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.

Kids Fishing Event
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cape Elks Lake, 639 Elk Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701
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.

Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Cape County Cowboy Church 220 Orchid Ln Oak Ridge, MO 63769
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.
