Armory Sports and Recreation Center 701 E. Ash St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-6379 Assistance League© of Mid-Missouri 1729 W Broadway, Suite 1A, Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-3848 Upscale Resale 573-445-4803 Hours: Upscale Resale: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (W & F), 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Th), 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Sat) Services: Upscale Resale: gently used shoes, clothing, books, house wares, and furnishings; Cookie Connection, Comedy Night. Philanthropic programs: Links to Learning (awards for teachers to enhance classroom learning), Kaboodle Kits (hygiene items), Assault Survivor Kits (kits for victims of violent assault crimes), Parent Packs (information for expectant mothers at Daniel Boone Regional Library), Operation School Bell® (new clothing for CPS students in need), Assisting Women’s Achievement Scholarship (scholarships for women returning to college), Bundles for Babies (home from the hospital necessities for newborns in need), various programs at True North Fee: None Eligibility: None Geographic Area Served: Columbia Being Successful in College as a Parent https://online.maryville.edu/blog/being-successful-in-college-as-a-parent/Bethany Christian Services By Appointment Only Columbia, MO 65203 573-217-037 Safe Families for Children - When parents are going through a temporary crisis, we find families to care for their children. This allows parents to take essential steps toward stability. Infant Adoption in the U.S. - When an expectant parent decides to pursue adoption, we offer support as they seek adoptive parents for their child. Pregnancy Support - We help thousands of expectant parents every year—of all ages and backgrounds—and empower them to make a plan. Only they can make the decision, but they don’t have to make it alone. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri 4250 E Broadway #1067, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-3677 Fax 573-874-3679 Hours: 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday Services: Provides volunteers to mentor children in need of an adult role model. Mentors children of single parents or prisoners; children in Columbia Public Schools grades k-9 and in after school community centers; Teen works program mentor teen parents and older teens. Eligibility: Age 6-14, single parent family, foster children, or children of incarcerated parents Fees: None BOLD Academy info@theboldacademy.orgApplications: www.theboldacademy.org A week-long summer camp for young black & brown women ages 12-17 to learn new things and meet new people in an academy-type setting. Profiles speakers, provides enrichment opportunities, leadership training, education and positive identity development. The camp is completely free to participants. Boone County Childcare Facilities Missouri Dept of Health & Senior Services https://healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/childcaresearch/Please note:The records available for review on this site may not reflect the complete history of a child care facility’s compliance. Public records regarding a licensed or license-exempt child care facility are available for review and/or may be requested from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Child Care Regulation (SCCR). Public records regarding a registered child care facility receiving child care subsidy funding are available for review and/or may be requested from Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), Children’s Division (CD). Boone County Public Schools Review https://www.publicschoolreview.com/missouri/boone-countyListing of all public schools in Boone County with map and contact information. Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Area 1200 N. 7th St, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 874-1697 Fax: (573) 874-0681 Hours: 3-8 pm August –May 7:30-5:30 pm May-August valorie@bgc-columbia.orgServices: Supervised activities for boys and girls age 6-18. Nearly all of the youth we serve are growing up in single-parent households and are considered low-income. Club members often face multiple challenges, such as lack of income for basic needs, dilapidated housing, family instability, and exposure to violence and drug use. To meet those challenges, BGCC offers high quality, comprehensive programs which address the wide range of risks faced and skills needed by youth. Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6-18 Fees: $20.00 for the school year and $70.00 per week during the summer Boy Scouts of America - Great Rivers Council 1203 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-2561 Fax: 573-874-6846 www.bsa-grc.orgYouth agency; character development of children ages 7 to 20, citizenship training, ethical values, personal fitness training camping, mental fitness; career education; life skills; reduced fees available. Bright Futures 573-214-3400, ext 25716 James Melton jmelton@cpsk12.org Provides musical instruments to children who wish to learn a musical instrument but are unable to cover costs associated with rental and maintenance. No Cost. CMCA - Show Me Healthy Relationships 807B N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203 855-422-4510 Nolanda@cmca.ushttp://www.cmca.us/ Services: ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free courses to both individuals and couples. The program helps committed couples (married or unmarried) enhance their relationships by learning how to build a healthy friendship, manage conflict, and work as a team to improve their relationship. For singles, the program helps participants choose the right partner by learning key things to look for as they explore potential relationships as well as how to choose the right partner for a happy, stable relationship. Additional courses are offered including: Parenting, Step-Parenting, Taking Care of You, Money Management and Job Skills Training. Eligibility: Over 18 and not currently in domestic violent relationship Fees: None, barrier reducers are given for participation Camp Ca-Pow 573-882-2428 This is a camp for middle school students that focus on planning for the future. Students visit college campuses, explore a variety of careers and discuss different ways to make college achievable. Free. Camp Hickory Hill P.O. Box 1942, Columbia, MO 65205 573-445-9146 Founded: 1976 Program expenses are 100 percent of total expenses. Who’s in charge: Frank La Mantia, development director How it serves: The camp’s mission is to teach children ages 7 to 13 who have juvenile diabetes how to manage and control their disease with help from their families and health providers. The camp is also a place where the campers find peer support. Camp Fire USA Missouri Trails Council PO Box 573, Columbia, MO 65205 (573)445-7536 Hours: Vary-24 hour answering machine Services: Club programs meet regularly and plan activities within a national framework; short term self reliance programs teach children skills to survive in today’s society; resident and local day camp programs; Teens In Action; A Gift of Giving (community service); Community Family Club; outcome based programs focus on team and asset building skills, and mentoring. Eligibility: Youth in grades K-12 are target ages; Community Family Club has activities for all ages Fees: Annual single membership $15.00(renewal $ 10.00), family plans $45.00(renewal $30.00) Camp Salsa 573-882-2428 An eight-week long summer camp program for high school students in Columbia. The camp provides opportunities for high school students to work from beginning to end on a project to foster skills that can be transferred into the workforce. Upon completion of the program, students will get class credit from Columbia Public Schools. Additionally, students will get paid for 4-weeks of service through City of Columbia’s Career Awareness Related Experience program. No cost Career Awareness Related Experience (CARE Program) Armory Sports Center 701 East Ash Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-6300 Tonia.Turner@CoMo.gov http://www.CoMo.gov (search CARE program) The CARE program’s goal is for Columbia’s youth to be ready to enter the workforce and become productive, self-sufficient citizens. Since 1982, the CARE program has provided comprehensive services for Columbia’s at-risk youth that include: • job readiness training • paid real-world hands-on work experience • mentoring • soft skill development • career exploration CARE offers an eight-week program in which approximately 150 14- to 20-year-old trainees are hired at $9.00 per hour to work up to 20 hours per week at a variety of local work sites. While summer program trainees’ input is utilized, they do not directly choose their work site. Summer program applications are available October 1 through February 28; however, applicants are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply online as early as possible. To apply, visit: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/search (search for CARE Summer Trainee). Workshop Wednesdays are the CARE program's free drop-in employment classes for 6th through 12th grade students on most Wednesdays in October, November, December, and January. CARE staff and volunteers are available from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on these Wednesdays to provide individualized and small group assistance with: • Making your own resume • Making your own cover letter -• Learning how to get letters of recommendation • Practice interviewing • Applying online for a summer CARE trainee position Central Missouri Community Action Head Start Programs 807 Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 443-8706 Fax: (573) 875-6993 Head Start Administrative Offices 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday (573)443-8706 ext. 1059 Fax: (573)874-6993 Apply Online: Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Children in Head Start are between the ages of three and five years old. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers and a home based program is also available. Centralia R-VI School District 1399 Hwy 22, Ste. B, Centralia, MO 65240 573-682-3561 Fax: 682-2181 Centro Latino De Salud, Educacion Y Cultura 609 Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65203 (573)449-9442 Fax: (573)449-9442 Hours: 1-5pm Monday through Thursday; call ahead, as hours sometimes vary Services: Orientation to the community; English and Spanish classes; computer basic skills; health education; after school tutoring for ESL students. Eligibility: Serves all Latino persons, without regard to country of origin, religious affiliation, or immigration status Fees: Free, but donations are accepted Child Care Aware of Central Missouri 866-892-3228 info@mo.childcareaware.orgServices: Assist families by providing a list of child care providers in their area. We also provide training to child care providers in order for them to stay in compliance with the state regulations. Children’s House of Columbia, Inc 915 Tiger Ave. Columbia, MO 65201 (573)443-2825 Fax: (573)874-4056 Hours: 7:30-5:30 pm Monday through Friday Services: Montessori School for ages 2-8 Eligibility: Children 2-8 years of age Fees: Full cost, DFS funding, and Children’s House scholarship funds Columbia Art League (art classes for youth and adults) 207 S. 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: (573) 443-8838 Fax: (573)817-1261 Hours: 11:30-5:30 pm (Tuesday-Friday, 11-5pm Saturday https://columbiaartleague.org/Services: Rotating exhibitions in art gallery; sales gallery featuring art work of local/ regional artists; Art in the park festival on the first full weekend of June, Boone County art show on the last weekend in September, and other art events; year round fine arts classes for children and the adults. Eligibility: Membership available for all Fees: No fee for viewing exhibitions or Art in the park, class fees vary with length of class Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Healthy Families Home Visiting Program Columbia/Boone County Health Dept. 1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65203 573-874-7488https://www.como.gov/health/human-services/healthy-families-home-visiting-program/ *Healthy Families may provide items such as a car seat, portable crib, diapers/wipes, books, toys, or other items you may need to care for your child while in home visiting program. Your home visitor will be there to listen, help you find answers to your questions, and to support you in being the kind of parent you want to be! Pre-Natal visits cover questions and concerns, help you get ready for your baby, help you get the things your baby will need, and set goals you choose for yourself. After the baby arrives your home visitor can visit weekly for six to nine months, then less often until age 3 year. You will learn about building healthy relationships, try out new play and learning activities, set goals you choose for yourself, and learn ways to strengthen your family. Columbia Public Schools 1818 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-3400 Fax: 573-214-3401 2191 East Smiley Lane Columbia, MO 65202 573-214-3585 FAX 573-214-3871 mrook@cpsk12.org www.cpsk12.org Services: Preschool program for qualifying children; preschool screenings Fee: Free of charge Eligibility: Age 3 by August 1 in the year of enrollment, preschool screening to determine eligibility Intake Procedures: Preschool screening (call 214-3585) Required Documentation for Services: Birth Certificate, immunization record, proof of residency Geographic Area Served: Columbia Public School attendance area COMO Youth Works (formerly Youth Empowerment Zone - YEZ) 1002 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-1896 yezemail@gmail.comwww.yezweb.org/ Services: Inspiring Academy, a year-round program ensuring that each child has a safe, healthy, supportive, educational environment that sets them on the path to school and college readiness. Job Readiness training (JRT), Mentored Employment, Anger Management, Personal Finance and Budgeting, Parenting Skills, Fatherhood Program, Case Management, Inspiring Academy Early Childcare Center Fee: None Eligibility: Inspiring Academy: 5 – 12 years old; all other programs 13 – 35 years old Intake Procedures: By appointment requested, walk-ins welcomed Required Documentation for Services: Program application Geographic Area Served: Boone County Coyote Hill Foster Care Services 3610 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-0179 Coyote Hill Foster Care Services exists to provide exemplary training and support to foster parents in order to provide a safe and stable environment for children coming into care. Our Family Advocates walk through life with you in your foster care journey. Contact our team to learn more about becoming a foster parent or getting training and support. Daniel Boone Regional Library Columbia Library: 100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 Columbia Hours: 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Friday, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Saturday, 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Sunday Columbia (573)443-3161 Fax: Columbia (573)499-0191 contact https://www.dbrl.org/contact https://www.facebook.com/yourdbrl/Services: The library provides computers for word processing, checking your email and accessing the internet. There is no charge to use these computers, but you need an active Daniel Boone Regional Library card or a guest card (for patrons who live outside the service area). The library’s computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free access to books, audiobooks, magazines, music CDs, newspapers, DVDs, electronic resources and other library material; ESL and Spanish language materials; consumer and government information; telephone and e-mail reference information; public access computers; story times for children; summer reading program for children, teens and adults; One Read community reading program; events and classes for children, teens and adults; tours; bookmobile service to rural communities, neighborhoods and licensed child care centers; home and nursing home visits for homebound persons; liaison with Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, streaming music, TV shows & movies, continuing education classes, genealogy resources, yearbook archive and other online resources Fee: NoneEligibility: Open to citizens of Boone and Callaway Counties Intake Procedures: Call Outreach Department for mail, bookmobile, and shut-in service; walk-in or phone for other services Required Documentation for Services: Proof of residency required for library card, some services available without a library card (reference services, magazines & newspapers, tax forms, etc.) Adults can apply online: www.dbrl.org/library-card-application Geographic Area Served: Boone, Callaway Counties; Locations: Columbia, Ashland, Fulton Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish is spoken by some staff Other Names/Acronyms: Columbia Public Library Day Dreams Foundation 200 E. Walnut St., Ste. 4, Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2600 daydreamsfoundation@gmail.comhttp://www.daydreamsfoundation.org/about-us/ We serve children ages 18 and under in Columbia, Missouri. Our mission is to eliminate financial barriers to participating in extra curricular activities and promote healthy life styles, goal setting, academics, teamwork and respect for others. Children who qualify for free or reduced lunch at Columbia Public Schools can apply for scholarships from the Day Dreams Foundation to pay for the fees associated with extra curricular activities. That could be youth sports, dance classes, music lessons, art classes, and many more activities! We recognize that there are other barriers to participating in these activities, such as uniform and equipment costs. Therefore, we try to provide Day Dreams Kids with everything they need to be successful in their activity. Eligibility: Child must be age 18 or younger (college students not eligible). Child must qualify for the free OR reduced lunch program at school. Family must live in the Columbia school district. Dream Factory - Central Missouri Chapter P.O. Box 139, Columbia, MO 65203 573-489-8710 Helps fulfill the dreams of critically or chronically ill children ages 3 - 8. Early Childhood Connections Find out what events and resources to families are available in Boone County. This page is sponsored by the Daniel Boone Regional Library, and has monthly posts from a variety of different agencies and organizations. This page lists every thing from current events for children to the status of available resources for families. F.A.C.E. - Family Access Center of Excellence 105 E. Ash St. #100, Columbia, MO 65203 573-777-3223 https://faceofboonecounty.org/
Fathers Committed to Families COMO Youth Works 1002 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-1896 cyw@comoyouthworks.orgThe Fatherhood Program is designed to increase the involvement of fathers in child nurturing and to enhance their parenting skills so that they can play an active part in nurturing their children to grow into healthy, responsible adults. The program also provides assistance with existing child support obligations. Classes are held each Thursday at 10 am at COMO Youth Works. http://www.firstchanceforchildren.org/ Safe C.R.I.B.S., which stands for Community Resources, Infant Beds, and Support, provides infants without a safe place to sleep a pack and play crib. The crib is delivered to the family and is followed by 5 additional home visits focusing on family wellbeing and child safety. CRIBS is open to low-income families or those experiencing high parenting stress Baby Bags provides diapers, wipes, hygiene items, and other supplies needed to provide care and comfort to children delivered along with Child development and safety information. Items are available at the First Chance office or through one of our partner programs. Lend and Learn Libraries are a free, fun place where parents can play with their children ages 0-5, interact with other parents, and ask trained staff questions about development or other concerns. Toys are available for check out so families can extend learning and play at home. Eligibility: open to anyone caring for a child under the age of 5. Baby U is a home visiting program supporting families with their specific parenting needs. Using the Nurturing Parenting and Parents as Teachers models, staff walk alongside families with children prenatally through the first semester of kindergarten providing resources, education, and support. Eligibility: Baby U is open to low-income families or those experiencing high parenting stress Geographic Area Served: Boone, Howard, Cooper, Randolph, Audrain, Callaway, Moniteau, Cole, and Osage Counties. Focus on Kids MU Dept. of Human Development & Family Studies 573-882-1302 Fee: Self pay Eligibility: By court order only for parents who have children age 18 and younger Intake Procedures: Referral by the court Required Documentation for Services: None Geographic Area Served: Boone and Callaway Counties Focus on Learning Center (tutoring and summer classes for K-College) 200 Corporate Lake Dr., Columbia, MO 65203 (573)875-5187 Fax: (573)874-1849 Hours: Office 9:00-6:00 Monday-Friday; Tutoring: 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00- 12:00 Saturday Services: Tutoring and summer classes for kindergarten-college (reading, writing, math, science, foreign languages, study skills, speed reading, assisted study hall, ACT/SAT/GRE/MCAT/LSAT prep.) Fee: Full cost, accept payment through D.F.S. and also work with Caring Communities Eligibility: Kindergarten through graduate school students. Friends of Rockbridge Memorial Park (Bats on Parade, Nature Detectives, Eco Hike) P.O. Box 7642, Columbia, MO 65205 (573) 449-7402 (Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Office) Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday friendsofrockbridgemsp.org/Services: Volunteer service, fundraising, educational programs, and advocacy for Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, including outreach programs for children who might not otherwise have access to the park; educational programs include: Bats on Parade and Nature Detectives (summer) and Orienteering Meet and EcoHike (fall) Fee: Free of charge Eligibility: No restrictions Fun City Youth Academy PO Box 1426, Columbia, MO 65205 Summer Academy – (June-July) West Blvd Elementary School, 319 West Blvd North, Columbia, MO 65203 Saturday Academy – (September-May) Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Banks Ave, Columbia, MO 65203 (573)256-1436 Fax: (573)256-8641 bonnie@fcya.org Office: 9-5 Monday - Friday Services: Summer Academy – 8-week summer program in partnership with Columbia Public Schools; Saturday Academy during the school year provides academics enrichment in reading, math and science, along with cultural enhancement through the African American Heritage curriculum and the arts. Fee: MO Child Care Assistance or sliding scale fee for Summer Academy, no fee for Saturday Academy Eligibility: Summer Academy grades K-4 (entering grades 1-5); Saturday Academy grades K-8 Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland 230 Metro Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109 877-312-4764 www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org/Helps girls learn decision making skills, develop values, and participate in community service projects; girls may participate as members of a troop or as individual Juliettes. Financial assistance available. Grade A+ Second Missionary Baptist Church-Education Annex 407 E Broadway, Columbia Mail: P.O. Box 30843, Columbia, MO 65205 573-268-4372 gradeaplusinc@gmail.com or forhisgloryinc65203@gmail.com www.gradeaplusinc.com or www.forhisgloryinc.com Services: Grade A! Academic Support and Enrichment Program: After school tutoring for grades 3-12, Tuesday and Thursday for 10-13 weeks, three semesters a year. FHG Worship Arts and Dance Academy: Dance training in the worship arts, provides girl empowerment and mentoring activities. Fee: None for Grade A! Academic Support services. Some for Enrichment Program activities. Some for FHG Worship Arts and Dance Academy services. Eligibility: Open Intake Procedures: On line application and interview. Required documentation for service: Complete enrollment forms, attend parent orientation meeting, supply requested information. Geographic Area: Open to all Boone county residents. Granny's House 110 E. Worley , Columbia, MO 65203 ,P.O. Box 30646, Columbia, MO 65205 www.grannyshouse.org Hours: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (M-F) and one Saturday morning per month Services: After school program with age appropriate activity groups, teaching and modeling Christian principles, also including nutritious snacks for the children Eligibility: Anyone in or around public housing ages 4-13 Intake Procedures: Call or walk-in to enroll Required Documentation for Services: None Geographic Area Served: Columbia public housing Great Circle 4304 S. Bearfield Rd Columbia, MO 65201 409 Vandiver Dr. Bldg. 6, Ste. 102, Columbia, MO 65202 844-424-3577 (GCHELPS) Toll Free www.greatcircle.org Hours: 24 hours daily, 7 days weekly Services: Residential care to youth ages 6-21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned; Transitional Living Group Home Program for youth ages 16-21; Home and Community Based Services that include Foster Care Case Management, Home Visitation Healthy Families America© services prenatal up to age 3, Intensive In-Home Services, Older Youth groups, Individual and Family counseling family counseling Fee: Some insurance and private pay accepted for residential care Eligibility: Based on referrals from state or federal agencies Intake Procedures: Contact our call center at 1-844-424-3577 (GCHELPS) Toll Free Required Documentation for Services: Varies based on program Geographic Area Served: Boone and nearby counties given priority for residential & group home programs. Outreach services for children/families in Central, Northwest, and Northeast Missouri Hallsville School District 421 E. Hwy 124, Hallsville, MO 65255 573-696-5512 Fax: 573-696-1605 Harrisburg R-VIII School District 1000 S. Harris, Harrisburg, MO 65256 573-875-5604 Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run 3512 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201 573-246-0884 https://www.heartofmissourigirlsontherun.org/Our-ProgramsAt Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. When girls develop and strengthen these life skills, they can thrive. More importantly, they can then develop a final skill: CONTRIBUTION. Girls on the Run inspires girls to build lives of purpose and to make a meaningful contribution to community and society. This comes to life through a key element of the curricula when each team creates and executes a community service project.Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run was established in 2011 to serve counties in mid-Missouri has provided life-changing programming to more than 1,000 girls in the past 5 years! Jabberwocky Studios 1308 Grand Ave, Columbia, MO 573-475-4618 Empowers and enfranchises participants through the arts while celebrating the diversity of our
community. They offer classes in dance, voice, speaking, and art. For ages 4 to adult depending
on the class. In an effort to represent this diversity among Jabberwocky participants, children
and adults from any family that qualifies for free or reduced school lunch may participate in
Jabberwocky classes, camps, or activities by making a donation to the studio. There should be
one donation per student per activity. A donation level for each class will be suggested but any
donation will be accepted as sufficient. Jumpstart Family Impact Center 103 E Ash St, Ste 200, Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2428 Afterschool program for preschool children that focuses on kindergarten readiness to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed. For preschool aged children. Kidz I.N.K. 903 Old Hwy 63 N, Unit A, Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-0224 What makes Kidz I.N.K special? Parental Engagement (mandatory attendance to special events) Quality programing and Instructors (Trained in First Aid & CPR, Fingerprinted, Background checks ran, Experience, & Education) Smaller Groups Mandatory Report Card Turn In When it comes to programs and fun activities for kids and teens in Columbia there is very little to choose from. We want to provide a place where kids are safe, they can be themselves, and most importantly learn how powerful they are. La Leche League 2615 Shepard Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201 - Third Tuesday of the month 7:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/LaLecheLeagueofColumbiaMO/ for online classes Breastfeeding Meetings offer mother-to-be support for all mothers and pregnant mothers interested in learning more about breastfeeding. Meetings are free and are led by accredited Leaders who have breastfeeding experience. The morning group meets online, so check out the Facebook page link, and the evening group meets the third Tuesday of each month at Unitarian Universalist Church on Shepard Blvd. Love Inc Of Columbia office@columbialoveinc.org1516 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 256-7662 Furniture donation line: 573-447-0020 furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org Hours: Administrative Office: 8:30-4:30 (M-F); Client request telephone line open Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The Love Seat Resale Store: 10:00-5:00 (M-F), 9:00-4:00 (Sat) Services: An intake interview is offered for the purpose of assessment and goal setting. Subsequently information and referral may be provided and/or enrollment in one of our programs. Love INC Information Library lists Love INC's most frequently requested documents. Programs include: Side by Side - individual coaching in the areas of life purpose, basic budgeting, job search, housing search, and credit score building. Extra Mile - 16 week, high accountability money management coaching with rewards/incentives. Extra Mile Homes – Four to six month transitional housing with money management and person coaching. The Love Seat – Free basic needs furniture for those in crisis or transition with church/agency verified need; resale store for those desiring to purchase low-cost items. Bike 2 to the Future – Free bicycle, helmet and lock for adults needing transportation to work or school. Fee: None Eligibility: City of Columbia residents Intake Procedures: Agencies or church staff may email a referral to clientreferral@columbialoveinc.org or furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org or leave a message on line 2. Clients may leave a message on line 1 on Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Staff is not available for walk-in appointments. Required Documentation for Services: Permission for verification following intake interview as needed Geographic Area Served: City of Columbia Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish Lutheran Family and Children’s Services 307 Locust St., Columbia, MO 65201 (573)815-9955 or 866-326-LFCS (5327) Fax: (573)449-4640 Hours: 8:30-4:30 heatherw@lfcs.orgServices: Counseling for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, offers parenting skills or placing child in an adoptive home; advocate for birth mother’s role in her decision; some funding available for medical costs; adoptive services include domestic and international adoptions, as well as home studies and post-placement supervision: Resources Parents provides group support, mentors and individualized case management support for youth who are pregnant or parenting. Nurturing Network - LFCS offers help and support to Boone county parents through the Nurturing Network which is nationally recognized program with Evidence-Based strategies and curricula. This program teaches the importance of self-care skills and parenting education, so parents can be at their best for their children. Maternal Mental Health - LFCS offers individual, couples and family therapy services for Boone county mothers with depression (during pregnancy, post-partum or while parenting) and their children. This improves the parent-child relationship. Medication management assistance is available as needed. Fee: Fee for adoptions and home studies, no fee for pregnancy counseling Eligibility: None for pregnancy counseling clients, call for criteria if wanting to adopt Mom's Day Out Program 617 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203 (United Community Cathedral) 573-355-5331 jmwalker45@gmail.comwww.thecaringpeople.org Columbia ministries join together to offer daycare services for Single Mom families! When: 3rd Saturday of each month Who: Children ages 2 - 8 (potty trained), first 10 children registered What: Free childcare from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Cost: One time yearly registration fee of $10. Bring snacks only for your children, and volunteer at least one time per year. Moving Ahead Program - After School and Summer Program J. W. “Blind” Boone Community Center 201 Switzler St, Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2556 The program offers one-on-one tutoring and fun cultural and physical activities. Some
transportation is available. For children in K-8
th grade. MPACT (Missouri Parents Act) A statewide advocacy, information, and resource organization serving children with disabilities, their families, and consumers. 800-743-7634 Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center 1509 Hinkson, Columbia, MO 65201 (573)449-5600 Fax: (573)875-1535 Email: mbartlettcns@yahoo.com Hours: 7:00-5:30 Monday-Friday Services: Child care services Fee: Sliding scale Eligibility: Ages 6 weeks to 6 years Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-3738 Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network 2503 W. Ash, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203 (573)445-5437 or 1-800-243-9685 Hours: 8:30-4:30 (M-F) Services: Assist families with finding child care, services to families and child care providers for children with special needs, training and newsletters for providers, educational materials, data on Missouri child care needs. Fee: None for families Missouri State Children's Division 212 Portland St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-441-5952 https://dss.mo.gov/cd/Services: Foster home placement, adoption services, family centered services, abuse and neglect hotline investigations Missouri Department of Social Services Boone County Family Support Division 601 Business Loop 70 W #272, Columbia, MO 65203 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636) or 800-392-1261(automated line) Relay Missouri: 711 (Information line if you are hearing and/or speech impaired)Text Telephone: 800-735-2966 TTD Voice Access: 800-735-2466 https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/child-care.htm You may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program if you are a low-income parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13 (or age 13 or older with a special need) and are: working, attending school, in job training, disabled, homeless, searching for a job, being evaluated for training and/or employment, receiving child welfare services from the Children's Division Note: Eligible children may be placed on a waiting list due to lack of adequate funding. Eligibility does not guarantee immediate benefits. You may apply or reapply for Child Care Subsidy by: Applying online or Completing the Child Care Application and submitting it to your local Family Support Division (FSD) office in person or by mail Once FSD has received your application, you will be contacted for an interview. This interview must be complete before FSD can approve your Child Care Subsidy application. If FSD is unable to reach you through the phone number you provided, you will receive a letter with directions on how to complete your interview. Once FSD has received all information needed to process your application, you will be notified within 15 calendar days if you are approved for Child Care Subsidy. My Life Clinic 802 N. Providence Rd.,Suite 2, Columbia, MO 65203 573-874-3561 Fax: 573-875-5244 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-5:00 Eligibility: There are no limits to who can access services at My Life Clinic. Clients must qualify for limited OB ultrasound and STD testing. This can be done by speaking with our Nurse Manager. The baby boutique carries clothing up to size 24 mos. Nora Stewart Memorial Nursery School Address: 500 E. Ash, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: (573)449-5981 Fax: (573)875-5276 Hours: 7:00-5:45 (M-F) Services: 12 month daycare for children; education, good physical and nutritional care Fee: Sliding Scale Eligibility: Ages 2-10 years Operation School Bell Operation School Bell® provides new winter clothing and coats to children in pre-school through fifth grade in the Columbia Public Schools.The goal is to increase the self-esteem of the child and encourage regular school attendance. School personnel identify and refer children to this program. Each child receives: two pairs of jeans, leggings, or pants, a winter coat, mittens, a sweatshirt, three shirts, six pairs of underwear, six pairs of socks, a care kit containing personal hygiene items. ParentLink - University of Missouri 4800 Santana Circle, Columbia, M) 65203 (573) 882-7323 Fax: (573) 884-0409 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00 p.m.) Parent Link Warm Line - 800-552-8522 for high quality parenting information and answers to your parenting questions Services: Provides research-based parenting information, referrals, and supportive conversation to parents and professionals working with parents and children; also available to students Fee: Free Eligibility: Parents and professionals involved with children Parents As Teachers 2191 Smiley Ln, Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 214-3955 Fax: (573) 214-3998 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F) krsmith@cpsk12.orgAn early-learning program for parents with children prenatal to age 5. As a parent, you are your child's first teacher and your home is your child's first school. Your baby begins learning prenatally. Parents As Teachers can help you lay a strong foundation for your child's future success in school. Parents As Teachers is offered at no cost. Program Services: Home Visits - Personalized home visits by certified parent educators, specially trained in child development and eager to help you give your child a great start. Group Connections - Group meetings with other parents and parent-child activities, where you can share parenting experiences and gain new insight about your child. Drop in and Play - Located at the Center for Early Learning North, our play room is open Friday mornings and typically the first Wednesday evening of each month for play time. Classes - PAT offers free Positive Parenting classes, Infant Massage classes, and Preschool and Parent Yoga on the first Wednesday evening of most months at the Center for Early Learning North. Screenings - PAT offers periodic screening of overall development, language, health, hearing, and vision.Teen Parent Group Meetings - PAT offers pregnant or parenting teens regular meetings and support at all of the local public high schools. Rainbow House 1611 Towne Dr. Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 474-6600 ext. 2121 Fax: (573) 474-5992 Hours: Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (M-F); Facility: 24 hours daily Services: Emergency shelter for abused/neglected children; care for children of families in crisis by private agreement; respite care for children in foster homes; Regional Child Advocacy Center provides site for team interviews of victims of child maltreatment, child SAFE exams and advocate services for victims; Sol House transitional living program for ages 16-21; outpatient counseling for individuals and families affected by child abuse; group counseling; child abuse resource library Fee: None for shelter care, sliding fee or no charge for counseling, Medicaid accepted Eligibility: Shelter serves children (ages 0-18) and families in crisis (self-referral or Children’s Division referral); Child Advocacy Center is available to law enforcement, DFS, juvenile office, and prosecuting attorney; counseling is open to any individual or family affected by child abuse. Safe Kids Coalition - Columbia 404 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-771-9216 FAX 573-449-7588 brooksjen@health.missouri.eduwww.muhealth.org/safekids Services: Child Passenger Safety: provides car and booster seats with instruction from certified Child Passenger Safety Technician; Helmet & Wheeled Sports Safety: provides helmets for kids 15 and younger with fitting and safety education; Pool, Spa, and Open Water Safety: water safety events scheduled throughout the swimming season; Pedestrian Safety: programs and events organized annually; Home Safety: poison prevention, falls prevention and toy safety, fire and burn prevention education; safety tips and fact sheets available on the website. Safe Kids Day each spring – Fun and educational Eligibility: Preventable injury programs for children 19 years and under Intake Procedures: Car seat and helmet fitting and instruction by appointment, educational program requests scheduled 4-6 weeks in advance Required Documentation for Services: N/A Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Cooper, Callaway, Cole and Howard counties School’s Out COMO Family Impact Center 105 E Ash St, Ste 200, Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2428 Provides out of school programming for elementary age schoolchildren (ages k-5
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Columbia Public Schools are closed for teacher workdays. For children in kindergarten through
5th grade. Services for Independent Living 1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-1646 Fax: 573-874-3564 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) info@silcolumbia.org silcolumbia.org Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition. Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment. Youth programs and services for ages 13-32 aids transition into adulthood and is provided in individualized and group settings. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes on pre-employment and work readiness, financial literacy, cooking, healthy relationships, social skills. Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted. Aging in Place assists individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence. Transportation Services provides door-to-door service. Volunteer services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission. Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service). Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph. Sleep In Heavenly Peace 844-432-BEDS (2337) https://www.shpbeds.org/We fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed - or even a pillow - to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. That's where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We're a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we're working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. How to Request a Bed You can request a bed in one of two ways: 1.) As a Bed Recipient: To qualify as a bed recipient, you must be the legal guardian of the child or children receiving the bed. Please submit the online SHP Application Form mentioned above. https://www.shpbeds.org/request-free-twin-bed 2.) As a Referral: Referring a family for a bed is a big responsibility. Generally, it is through referrals that we find the families who need our beds the most. If you’re a referral, please submit the online SHP Application Form. https://www.shpbeds.org/request-free-twin-bed Also, if you’ve referred a family to us, you’ll need to be present for the bed delivery if they’re selected. We also need the ability to reach people who refer a family via phone or text. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is always eager to help families in need, particularly ones whose kids have uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. Unfortunately, we can only help families who are close to our active chapters. Therefore, you must fit the following criteria to receive one of our bunk beds: 1.) Location: You must live near one of our active chapters. To find your local chapter, view our locations here. https://www.shpbeds.org/chapters 2.) Living Environment: You must have an accessible house or apartment with a room large enough to fit one of our beds. 3.) Contact: We must be able to contact you via phone, text or email. 4.) Necessary Documents: You’ll need to fill out our online SHP Application Form. https://www.shpbeds.org/request-free-twin-bed If your application is accepted, you’ll need to sign an Indemnification Release Form (you can do this when your bed arrives). SOAR Woodrail Medical Plaza - Bldg 2, Ste. 140 1000 W. Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-6324 http://helpingyoungchildrensoar.org/Southern Boone School District 5275 W. Red Tail Dr., Ashland, MO 65010 573-657-2147 Fax: 833-284-5639 Sturgeon R-V School District 210 W. Patton, Sturgeon, MO 65284 573-687-3515 The Caring People 409 Vandiver, Bldg. 3, Ste. 221-223, Columbia, MO 65203 573-864-3619 (Ava Summers) avaruth.tcp@gmail.comwww.thecaringpeople.org The Caring People reach out to Single Moms with unconditional love and support. Care Groups meet weekly throughout Columbia and the surrounding area, with more coming in the new future. Come laugh, learn, and pray together, as we build relationships in an atmosphere of hope! UCP Child Development Center 3804 Santiago Dr., Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-6783 FAX: 573-449-8963 brookinsc@ucpheartland.orgServices: Child Development Center offers individualized early care and education for children with and without disabilities ages 6 weeks to 6 years, before/after school care with transportation to and from MillCreek, Rock Bridge and Grant, summer day camp for ages 6 to 12; Friday evening respite program for children with disabilities and their families. Fee: Varies by program, accepts Child Care subsidy Eligibility: 6 weeks to 12 years of age for early care and education, under 16 for other services Intake Procedure: Phone or walk-in Required Documentation for Services: Enrollment packet Geographic Area Served: Columbia and surrounding area University of Missouri Extension - Boone (4-H) 1012 N. Highway UU Columbia, MO 65203 (573)445-9792 Fax: (573) 445-9807 Hours: 8-4:30 pm Monday through Friday closed noon-12:30 for lunch Services: Provides practical, research-based information and learning opportunities (newsletters, workshops, guide sheets, classes, resources, events) on youth development, 4-H Clubs, health nutrition, aging, community development, leadership, agriculture (farming, gardening, soil testing, pesticide, licensing) and Master Gardener Club Eligibility: Open to all Fees: Nominal charges for some programs; many available at no charge University YMCA (Tutoring and Youth Development Program) Brady Commons (University of Missouri Campus), Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-1550 Fax: (573) 884-7348 Hours: 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. (M-F) Services: Camp Mudd (summer day camp) ; Boone County Tenants Association; “Y” Tutors (after school tutoring at the ARC); visitation programs with retirement centers; juggling club; Youth-in-Government; Kid Contact with area nursery schools; Alternative Spring Break programs; Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity Fee: Youth-in-Government and Alternative Spring Break fees, Camp Mudd scholarships available Eligibility: Contact agency for details Voluntary Action Center (VAC) 403A Vandiver Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 874-2273 Fax: (573) 874-9172 Services Provided: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - noon & 1 - 4 p.m. (by appointment only, please call for intake and to schedule appointment for no contact services) Phones: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SERVICES: Financial Assistance with: Missouri Birth Certificates, Photo IDs, Prescriptions, Medical and Dental Copayments, Food Handler Cards required by employer, Baby Formula for WIC clients, Gas for work and medical appointments, Work Uniforms required for new employment, Car Repair for employed individuals, Rent and Motel Assistance (based on availability and grant guidelines) In-Kind Assistance: Emergency Food, Hygiene Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Household Cleaning Products, Diapers and Wipes, Go COMO Bus Tickets, Clothing Vouchers, Safe Kids Car Seat Vouchers Seasonal Programs: Homes for Computers (school-age children), Window Air Conditioner Exchange, Summer Fans, Lunch in the Park (summer lunch for school-age children), Back to School Health Fair (school supplies for school-age children), Warm Up Columbia (winter clothing), Holiday Program (holiday gifts and meals) ELIGIBILITY: Client must be a current Boone County resident and gross income for everyone living at the Address must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. |
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