Missouri Coalition for Children

October reminds us that when youth are heard, communities grow stronger. Youth justice means creating opportunities for growth, not cycles of harm. This Youth Justice Action Month, remember to lift up youth voices and create opportunities for healing. mocoalitionforchildren.org/october-is-you…

In Missouri, over 38,000 children were in kinship care between 2021 and 2023 (Annie E. Casey Foundation). Many of these placements are informal, meaning relatives or loved ones provide care without the same resources licensed caregivers often receive. mocoalitionforchildren.org/celebrating-na…

🫧🌿 GIVEAWAY! Get the chance to win a $50 gift card to the onsite spa at our conference venue, Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center! To enter the drawing, like and share this post and register for the conference by Aug. 31. mocoalitionforchildren.org/mcc-conference…

🦸‍♀️ Meet our 2025 Conference keynote speaker, Jean Briese! By the end of this session, you’ll leave feeling inspired, re-energized, and equipped with new tools to create positive, lasting change – because what you do truly matters. mocoalitionforchildren.org/mcc-conference…

📢 BIG NEWS: Registration is NOW OPEN on our website for MCC’s 2025 Conference, “The Power of Us!” From relevant trainings to robust networking opportunities, you won't want to miss this. Register before Aug. 31 to get Early Bird Pricing. mocoalitionforchildren.org/mcc-conference…

From job readiness and healthy relationships to parenting and financial literacy, these five Missouri programs help youth gain the real-world skills that are essential for adulthood. mocoalitionforchildren.org/these-5-progra…

Join us for MCC's Youth Congress Annual Retreat - a weekend full of fun, workshops, networking and powerful storytelling. Contact us for more information!

Thank you to the Barkers for sharing their story this #FamilyReunificationMonth. “It’s not weak to speak up and ask for help ... Lay a firm foundation with as much support and community you can grasp, and when the boat rocks, it won’t sink.” mocoalitionforchildren.org/family-reunifi…

Happy Pride Month from MCC! We believe to thrive, we must recognize, welcome and affirm the rights of children and families to live their lives with dignity, regardless of, but not limited to, color, ethnicity, faith, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Meet Rebekah and Alan! This June, we’re highlighting families who have reunified or stayed together after challenges or hardships. Thank you for sharing your family’s impactful experience of reunifying with your son William 💓mocoalitionforchildren.org/family-reunifi…

❤️ Thank you for joining us in Osage Beach for our annual Statewide CC-TF convening and Membership Meeting! Shoutout to our guest presenters: Jessica Bax, Sara Smith, Doug Nelson, Treva Johnson, Annie Foncannon, Jenn Vaughn, Michelle Curry, David Kelly, Jerry Milner, and KCSL.

MCC➡️D.C.✈️ Mary and Denise traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2025 FFTA Public Policy Institute! It was an honor to advocate on the national level for Missouri children and families alongside several MCC member organizations.

During National Foster Care Awareness Month, MCC is shining a light on our Youth Congress members and their journey in the foster care system. Listen to Youth Congress member Angel Day speak about her experience and the change she hopes to see. mocoalitionforchildren.org/during-foster-…

💚 Mental health is a cornerstone of well-being, but in Missouri, the gap between the need for care and the ability to access it remains. Learn more about barriers to mental health care and possible solutions to support. mocoalitionforchildren.org/bridging-the-g…

May is #CommunityActionMonth! These organizations provide essential supports including economic security, education and job training, food and nutrition, health and housing. Get a list of all Missouri CAN agencies that serve all 114 Missouri counties here: communityaction.co/wp-content/upl…

📲 May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and one important mental health tool in our state is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. By swiping through this post, learn a little more about 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by the numbers. mocoalitionforchildren.org/all-about-988-…

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. At the Missouri Coalition for Children (MCC), we know that preventing child abuse begins long before a crisis occurs. It starts with connected communities and early investments in the well-being of children. mocoalitionforchildren.org/early-interven…

Youth Congress presented these priorities to legislators at #ChildAdvocacyDay2025: ⚖️ Ensuring better communication between guardian ad litems (GAL) and youth; advocating for fair compensation for GALs. 🩺 Access to Medicaid, secondary education and specialized case managers.

March vlog with CEO Mary Chant 📣 What to know: 🏛️ Legislative season is in full swing 💬 MCC's spring membership meeting will take place June 4 and 5 in central Missouri. 🤝 We're accepting presentation proposals for our 2025 conference! #call-for-presentations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mocoalitionforchildren.org/mcc-conference…

"I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for other women pouring into me." This Women's History Month, meet one of MCC's Youth Congress members: Faith Sharp – an advocate, leader and inspiration to many. Get to know Faith and how she's making history: mocoalitionforchildren.org/women-making-h…