Missouri Heart Gallery

St. Louis Cardinals Game
2025-07-10 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (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.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Film Showing
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Missouri Adoption Information Night
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.

TBRI (MAY - JULY) - Trust Based Relational Interventions w/ KVC
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | Crossroads Church 4400 E. Jackson Blvd. Jackson, MO 63755

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (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.

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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | The Crossing, 425 Broadway St, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States

Positive Behavior Supports
2024-10-24 12:00 - 12:50 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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]

The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot DRIVE IN Movie Event
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Pine Hill Drive In, MO-34 East and County Road 339A, Piedmont, MO, 63957, 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 Pine Hill Drive In

FosterAdopt Connect Foster Parent Informational Session (Jackson County)
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | FosterAdopt Connect, 18600 E 37th Terrace S., Independence, MO, 64057, 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 also be offering light refreshments to enjoy during the session!

Who: YOU!
What: Info session about becoming a licensed foster provider
Where: FAC – 18600 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057
When: September 10th from 7:00-8:00pm
Why: To make a difference in the lives of children!!!

If you plan to attend, please sign up using this link – https://bit.ly/4bqZbYI

Foster Care Informational Meeting
2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Beth House of Prayer, 1223 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, 64079, 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

How to Explain to Children Their Adoption Story at Different Ages
2024-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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, participants will gain insight on how to create an environment where ongoing conversations become a natural and empowering part of family life, fostering trust, identity formation, and deeper connections within the adoptive family and beyond.

This webinar is geared towards adoptive parents, but will also be relevant to adoption professionals advising adoptive families on this issue.

Presenter:

Jayne Schooler, Program Coordinator for Foster Care and Adoption, Schooler Institute

For more information on this webinar and continuing education credits please follow the links below.

CE Credits / NY Contact Hours

De-Escalation using Trust-Based Relational Intervention
2024-08-22 12:00 - 12:50 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Virtual Training

How to de-escalate an elevated youth, especially when we see big behaviors. TBRI Practitioner Catina Cobb presents de-escalation training using Trust Based Relational Intervention methods for foster and adopted youth. Foster and adoptive parents can log on, eat their lunch, and earn an hour of instructor-led training for their foster license.

Presenter: Catina Cobb, TBRI Practitioner

Meeting Number: 2631 413 1566

Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
