Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

CMFCAA’s Rooted Family Conference begins Monday, Aug. 10, at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. Rooted is designed to bring families together for learning, connection and encouragement through shared experiences, helpful resources and time to recharge. Please note: All participants for this year’s conference have already been selected, and there are no openings […]

CMFCAA’s Rooted Family Conference brings families together for learning, connection and encouragement. All participants for this year’s conference have already been selected, and there are no openings available. Tuesday’s schedule includes breakfast, vendor time, breakout sessions, lunch, a general session with Bruce Scott on DiSC parenting styles, dinner, Cousin Danny and an ice cream social.

CMFCAA’s Rooted Family Conference continues with another full day of learning, connection and family activities. All participants for this year’s conference have already been selected, and there are no openings available. Wednesday’s schedule includes breakfast, breakout sessions, lunch, a general session with Chef Brother Luck, dinner and a family movie night with snacks.

CMFCAA’s Rooted Family Conference wraps up with breakfast, announcements, the Parade of Colors, door prize giveaways and lunch. All participants for this year’s conference have already been selected, and there are no openings available. Rooted was created to help families feel informed, encouraged and strengthened for the journey ahead.