CMFCAA

Loved Children Live Better

1 in 3 children experience the foster care system in some way by the age of 18.
This is how we helped in 2024.

24

counties

4,795

individuals helped in 2024

1,500

foster
families

An African American mother with her daughter in the grass laughing

Transform Lives and Embrace Hope with CMFCAA: Where Every Child Finds a Loving Home and a New Beginning

In Missouri, nearly 12,000 children are in foster care, each with their own story and dreams. At CMFCAA, we believe that every child deserves the love and support to thrive. Our mission is we are committed to providing essential services and support to the kinship, foster and adoptive children, youth, and families in Central Missouri.

We educate, support, and advocate for foster, kinship and adoptive children, youth and families in central Missouri by offering services and partnering with others to help them become healthy and self-sufficient.

Become a foster/adoptive caregiver

Volunteer and Donate

Support
existing foster/adoptive/
kinship families

Next Step Conference teaching life skills for youth in the system.

Common ways we can help

Aged-out Foster
Youth

Respite Events

Foster & Adoptive
Parent Trainings

Relative Caregivers

Free Physical Resources

Our Coverage Area

What people say about us:

FAQ

What is CMFCAA?Answer: Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central Missouri. We provide resources, training, and services to enhance the lives of children and families involved in foster care and adoption.

How can I become a foster parent?
Answer: To begin the foster care process, first, you must take MO-C.A.R.E preservice class, get a home assessment, pass a background check, and take CPR/first aid. We offer all of these trainings free on our website. The licensing process takes several months. If you are hoping to adopt, you go through the same process and take the Spaulding class.

What services does CMFCAA offer?
Answer: CMFCAA offers a wide range of services, including:
• Physical resources like clothes, beds, dressers, and shoes
• Support groups and training for foster and adoptive parents
• Advocacy and legal assistance
• Educational resources and tutoring
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Respite care and emergency support
• Community events and family activities

What is kinship care?
Answer: Kinship care is the raising of children by anyone with a close bond to the child that is not their biological parents. That could be a sibling, an aunt/uncle, or in many cases a grandparent raising a grandchild. Kinship does not just mean family. It can be those with close bonds like godparents, a coach, or a youth pastor who has taken in someone else’s child.