The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association

Every Child Deserves a Forever Family

Begin Again Backpacks

Can you imagine…

if you, as a child, had to leave the only home you ever knew with only the clothing on your back and whatever would fit into a trash bag?

This is why the Begin Again Backpack exists. As children enter foster care they are often not allowed to bring their personal belongings with them. This can only add to the trauma that they are experiencing. It is our goal to alleviate the trauma and provide each foster child with a sense of belonging, stability, and ownership. This program supports the competency of protecting and nurturing children.

The aim of this program is to present every child that comes into foster care in the Central Missouri area with a backpack filled with toiletry, school, and personal items that will help ease the transition process that they experience when moving from their biological home to a new foster home.

REQUEST A
BACKPACK

CMFCAA Direct Services Supervisor Kim Van Heukelom

Kim Van Heukelom

Direct Services Supervisor

Osage Beach
573-616-6405
kim@mofosteradopt.com

CMFCAA Resource Coordinator Jasmine Weaver

Jasmine Weaver

Resource Coordinator

Columbia
573-291-2555
jasmine@mofosteradopt.com

Grace Thoenen

Resource Coordinator

Jefferson City
573-418-5207
grace@mofosteradopt.com

CMFCAA Resource Coordinator Sarah Ruhnow

Sarah Ruhnow

Resource Coordinator

Rolla
573-291-9865
sarahr@mofosteradopt.com

Backpacks include

Baby wipes
Bibs
Pacifiers
Diaper rash cream
Baby soap and lotion
New pajamas 
Socks and underwear 
Hair brushes
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Fingernail clippers
Deodorant
Feminine products
Shampoo and conditioner
Body soap and lotion
Journals and pens
Coloring books and crayons
Age-appropriate toys
Blanket or quilt

CMFCAA Begin Again Backpack_for_children entering foster care

Valued at $175

Call:
573-298-0258

Locations:
Jefferson City
Columbia
Osage Beach
Rolla

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.