The Network will provide for caregivers’ needs in a variety of ways, including peer to peer support and mentoring, education and training opportunities, and information and resources to assist all caregivers in feeling equipped to handle the needs of children in care. The Network will provide for Kansas Foster, Non-Related Kinship and Kinship/Relative caregivers.
Read moreThe goal of these support groups is to provide a place where patients and their families can meet and support one another through the difficulties of diagnosis, treatment and life change associated with childhood cancer. Separate groups will be provided for oncology patients, parents and siblings of patients.
Read moreChild Advocacy and Parenting Services and Resources
Read moreCARE Clubs CARE Clubs offer a wide range of social-skill building opportunities to help children and adolescents learn valuable skills necessary for social and emotional development. Camp SSTAR Camp SSTAR is an innovative and life-changing program for children impacted by autism. Our goal for the summer months is to keep children engaged in the learning
Read moreMembership Requirements:
Ages 4-18
Application and Screening Completed
Membership Costs:
Pilot Program September-December, 2019: Free (Space is limited)
After Pilot Program (many classes will be added):
Single Participant$40/month/child
* 2 Classes per week included in membership
Family Rate: $50/family/month
Read moreThank you for taking this brave first step in reaching out to us! Embrace Grace is a great way to meet other single and pregnant moms walking through an unplanned pregnancy. You’ll receive support, encouragement and so much more! We would love to connect with you and look forward to contacting you soon. You are
Read moreSupport, Information and Crisis Services for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking:
Helping you through your healing process following a sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking event
One-on-one services
We focus on healing you in a holistic way
We work with agencies in other states and can coordinate with families in another state
The SOS mission is to empower and advocate for those affected by sexual and domestic violence, child abuse and neglect.
Programs include: Crisis Services, CASA: Court-Appointed Special Advocate, CAC: Child Advocacy Center, CVEC: Child Visitation & Exchange Center.
Call 800-825-1295 for information to talk with advocates about support groups
Read moreSMH offers the Postpartum Emotional Support Group, the only hospital-based support group in the Kansas City metro area. Led by a Licensed Social Worker, it is structured to give moms the information they need to understand emotional changes involved with all postpartum mood disorders and the tools to feel better.
Participants are welcome to join
Read moreGrants the dreams and wishes of chronically and terminally ill children ages 3 to 21.
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