Epworth Children & Family Services

Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Inc. is a nonprofit service organization established in 1965, dedicated to assisting low-income residents of Monroe, Perry, and Randolph Counties in breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization offers a variety of services, including energy assistance, housing support, and crisis-based assistance, while maintaining a commitment to integrity, customer service, and community improvement. With a mission to equip individuals and families with the resources necessary for stability and self-sufficiency, Western Egyptian collaborates with community residents, partners, and stakeholders to foster a supportive environment. Their programs prioritize dignity and respect, aiming to provide a hand up rather than a hand out to those in need. Generated from the website

The Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center has, since its inception more than 100 years ago, helped to improve the quality of life for children, families and the community utilizing education and social services. The center offers a range of programs and community services including residential treatment, early childhood education, parenting classes, crisis intervention, psychiatric counseling and adoption support. It annually serves more than 130 children in residential care, 200 families in the crisis center, 400 day-care clients and 1,000 teenagers through community based programs. Its Emerson Academy is a certified elementary school offering kindergarten through fifth grade enrollment and is an alternative educational setting for students with behavioral disorders, learning disabilities and educable mental handicaps. The center is supported by donations that can also be made online and by voluntary service. The Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center is located in St. Louis.

Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH) in Bridgeton, MO, is dedicated to providing hope, healing, and restoration to children, youth, and families through a range of supportive services. In 2023, MBCH served 1,902 individuals with a mission centered on love and empowerment. Offering a diverse array of programs, including foster care, family services, and adoption counseling, MBCH aims to strengthen families and combat issues such as human trafficking. Their commitment to community engagement is reflected in various events and volunteer opportunities designed to foster connections and support for those in need. Generated from the website