"FamilyForward moves vulnerable children in the direction of hope by delivering comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to support biological, foster, and adoptive families."
We primarily focus on serving foster youth, youth 18 and under who’ve experienced abuse / neglect, as well as young parents wanting support through pregnancy & parenting. We provide a variety of mental health services and educational classes.
__Services for children and families:__
- Trauma assessment and psychological evaluation
- Individual, family, and group counseling available in-home and in-office
- Coaching classes and support for parents and caregivers
- Trauma training for professionals
- Foster care and adoption services
- Free early childhood center for children who have experienced early adversity
"36. Resources for Youth - 36.2 For Youth Aging Out
Serves: Youth, ages 14 to 21, in Children’s Division custody who were in legal custody until 17.5 years of age
Services: Employment assistance, educational assistance, financial and housing supports, crisis funds, mentors, and life skills, relationship and self-esteem groups" http://dss.mo.gov/cd/chafee/ 314-222-4877
Full time, year round Day Treatment Program for toddlers ages 3-6 year old who have a mental/behavioral health diagnosis. Long-term, comprehensive services, including individual and group psychotherapy, parent counseling, psychiatric medication management, speech and occupational therapy on-site, until the child is prepared to transition to an educational placement.
Guided by our belief in a Loving God . . .
1. We place the well-being of the child as our first and most important priority
2. We value the people who care for the children
3. We serve our families with love, care, and compassion
4. We are dedicated to the highest quality of service and professional expertise
5. We provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment
6. We embody a passion for our purpose
7. We are invitational, not expectational (we invite the community to help serve.)
Special education services from an Early Childhood program through career and technical education students in public, private, parochial, and those who are homeschooled in St. Louis County
This flyer provides an overview of the Head Start program and its offered services, as well as information on how to determine eligibility and locate a nearby center. An editable version of this flyer offers Head Start programs the ability to customize the flyer with information specific to their program, including name, address, hours, and logo.
English version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-English.pdf
English version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet.docx
Spanish version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Spanish.pdf
Spanish version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-sp.docx
Mandarin version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Mandarin.pdf
Mandarin version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-ch.docx
Educational and empowering experiences through early childhood education, after school programs, youth development and enrichment camps.
UP offers licensed and accredited early childhood education and care for children ages six weeks to five years old, and supports up to young adults with profession development workshops and after school programs.