Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association

MOCARE class, online
2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-30 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
MOCARE, Missouri Caregiver and Adoption Resource Education, is Missouri’s required 30-hour training for individuals and families interested in becoming foster parents. This course covers topics including trauma-informed parenting, attachment, grief and loss, creating safe and stable environments, and more.
This session will be held online.
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com.

Creating a Village - Virtual Support Group
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:00

Kinship Caregiver Class l Virtiual
2026-07-23 09:00 - 16:00
Have a established relationship with a child? take our caregiver class! this 9 hour certified state mandated training for kinship/relative resource providers helps individuals gain practical tools and guidance to meet the unique needs of a child while navigating the child welfare system
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com.

CMFCAA Pottery Painting
2026-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Pottery Island, 601 Business Loop 70 W Suite 213C, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
CMFCAA’s Adoption Program is hosting a pottery painting program at Pottery Island for families! Sign ups can be found here!

If you have any questions, please contact us at (573) 536-6060 or amberstengel@cmfcaa.com
This event is limited to the first 12 families to register. Any additional sign-ups will be contacted and placed on a waitlist.

Spaulding Training l Virtiual
2026-07-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 14:00
Ready to move from foster care to adoption? attend our 12 hour certified , state-mandated training for prospective adoptive parents. for foster parents ready to take the next step into adoption, we provide the specialized training to guide you through the permanency process.
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com

(MO C.A.R.E Training certificate to attend this training)

Pettis County Traveling Trunk
2026-07-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Sedalia Housing Authority, 500 Welch Ct, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Pettis County!
Foster, adoptive and kinship families are invited to stop by and shop for free clothing, shoes and other essentials. The Traveling Trunk helps bring needed resources directly to families throughout CMFCAA’s service area.
Questions? Contact CMFCAA at 573-298-0258.

Traveling Trunk - Pettis County
2026-07-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Sedalia Housing Authority, 500 Welch Ct, Sedalia, MO, 65301, United States
We are bringing the Traveling Trunk to a neighborhood near you! If you are a foster, adoptive, or kinship family in need of resources, clothes, or other essentials, we invite you to stop by and shop at our Traveling Trunk.

MOCARE class, in person
2026-08-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:30 | CMFCAA HQ, 1704 Christy Ct, Jefferson City, 65101
MOCARE, Missouri Caregiver and Adoption Resource Education, is Missouri’s required 30-hour training for individuals and families interested in becoming foster parents. This course covers topics including trauma-informed parenting, attachment, grief and loss, creating safe and stable environments, and more.
This session will be held in person at CMFCAA’s Jefferson City office.
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com.

Boone County Traveling Trunk
2026-08-04 10:00 - 18:00 | CMFCAA Columbia Office, 3620 Interstate 70 Drive SE C, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Boone County.
The Traveling Trunk brings free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other essentials to families in the communities where they live. Families are invited to stop by, shop and connect with support closer to home.
This stop will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at CMFCAA Columbia, 3620 I-70 Drive SE, Suite B, in Columbia.
Back-to-School Care Pack distribution will also be available.

Info Session - Online
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 18:00 - 19:00
Our 1-hour info session will give you insight into what it’s like to be a foster parent in Missouri! We’ll discuss factors to help you decide whether or not now is the right time to open your home to youth in need. We’ll break down stereotypes, debunk misconceptions, and consider how expectations about foster parenting compare to reality.
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com.

Texas County Traveling Trunk
2026-08-06 10:30 - 14:30 | Houston Health Department, 950 N. Highway 63, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Texas County.
The Traveling Trunk brings free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other essentials to families in the communities where they live. Families are invited to stop by, shop and connect with support closer to home.
This stop will be held from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Houston Health Department, 950 N. Highway 63 in Houston.
Back-to-School Care Pack distribution will also be available.

Caregiver Training Class l Virtual
2026-08-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 16:00

Camden County Traveling Trunk
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | The Cove at Lodge of the Four Seasons, Osage Beach
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Camden County during the CMFCAA Rooted Conference.
The Traveling Trunk brings free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other essentials to families across central Missouri. This stop will be available during Rooted, held Monday, Aug. 10-Thursday, Aug. 13, at The Lodge of Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Drive in Lake Ozark.

Dallas County Traveling Trunk
2026-08-20 10:30 - 14:30 | Dallas County Park, 1600 N. Hickory, Buffalo, MO, 65622, United States
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Dallas County.
The Traveling Trunk brings free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other essentials to families in the communities where they live. Families are invited to stop by, shop and connect with support closer to home.
This stop will be held from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Dallas Community Park, 1600 N. Hickory in Buffalo.

CPR/FA Training Class l Jeff City
2026-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | CMFCAA HQ, 1704 Christy Ct, Jefferson City, 65101
One session of our 6-hour certified first aid, AED and CPR training, where participants will help build safety skills that every caregiver needs!
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com.

Advocacy Self-Care Day: Financial Wellness
2026-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 | CMFCAA HQ, 1704 Christy Ct, Jefferson City, 65101
Join our Advocacy department as we continue the “Year of Self-Care”. This Month we will continue caring for ourselves by caring for our finances! For more information, refer to the flyer below!

Laclede County Traveling Trunk
2026-08-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Boswell Park, 51 Drury Lane, Lebanon, MO, United States
CMFCAA’s Traveling Trunk is coming to Laclede County.
The Traveling Trunk brings free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and other essentials to families in the communities where they live. Families are invited to stop by, shop and connect with support closer to home.
This stop will be held from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Boswell Park, 51 Drury Lane in Lebanon.

TBRI Training l Virtiual
2026-08-25 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:30
Want to grow your parenting toolbox? Join us for a 21-hour course all about our transformative trauma-response approach that equips caregivers with connection based strategies to support healing and regulation.
To sign up or learn more, email StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com
