Resources

Missouri Kinship Providers include three Family Resource Centers and Family Forward. These not-for-profit agencies work with the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division and ParentLink to provide support, services, and resources to biological, foster, adoptive, relative, and guardianship children and their families. Find one near you!

ParentLink is your connection to parenting, family, home, and daily living supports! ParentLink is for all Missouri families, providing free assistance for the entire family. They can answer your parenting questions, guide you through free online child development screenings, and connect you to resources.

United Way 2-1-1 offers a 24/7 connection to resources and agencies. Dial 211 to speak to a trained professional 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are using a cellphone, dial 800.427.4626. Your phone call is confidential and free. TTY and multilingual services are also available.

The Child Support Program within the Department of Social Services can help locate parents, establish paternity, and start or enforce child support and medical support orders. 

Missouri has ten Area Agencies on Aging that cover every county in the State. They're local experts on programs and services in the areas for older adults. Connect with a nearby agency for services and assistance.

Explore the vast number of programs and camps available for kids in your community and learn about crafts, games, and activities that you can do at home.

Explore resource available to obtain essential items, housing and utility assistance, and transportation services for appointments and other needs.

Learn how to access resources to assist with childcare, child development, physical health care, and mental health care.

Find information about services for families with students with disabilities, free virtual tutoring for students, and homeschool support.