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SQSH is a grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.

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Toll-Free: 884-785-7774

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4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
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Family Forward

  • 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
  • 13.1 Child & Elder Abuse
  • 16.4 Child Custody
  • 22.1 Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • 25.1 Childcare Resources – General
  • 25.2 Parenting Support – General
In Operation

Description

"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

Contact Information

https://www.facebook.com/familyforwardmo
Website
https://familyforwardmo.org/
1-314-968-2350
General / Front Desk
intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
11358 Van Cleve Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Developmental Trauma Center
2780 N Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Early Childhood Center
1167 Corporate Lake Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
Creve Coeur

Community Reviews

Disclaimer: SQSH does not endorse any Reviews. Each Review reflects the personal experience and opinions of the Reviewer. Refer to our Review Guidelines for details.

  • Total Reviews: 1
  • 1 Recommended
  • 0 Not Recommended
  • 0 Neutral

Recommended by Sunny J

March 23, 2023 · Secondhand Feedback About a Resource

One trans community member + their family attends therapy services with Family Forward and has told me they greatly benefited from the services. It recently moved closer to North County to be more accessible to…
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  • Total Reviews: 1
  • 1 Recommended
  • 0 Not Recommended
  • 0 Neutral

Recommended by Sunny J

March 23, 2023 · Secondhand Feedback About a Resource

One trans community member + their family attends therapy services with Family Forward and has told me they greatly benefited from the services. It recently moved closer to North County to be more accessible to folks in that area

Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

  • Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

  • Having experienced abuse or neglect in one's lifetime qualifies one for services. All kids in foster care qualify for services. Services end at age 18 / end of one's 18th year. Programs for parents / caregivers have no age limit for the parent / caregiver, but services end once the youngest child in the home reaches 3 years old.

Age

  • Children (0-12)
  • Youth (13-18)
  • Adults (19-64)

Parent Status

  • Yes

Pregnancy Status

  • Yes

Foster Care Status

  • Foster Care Youth
Locations Served

Geographically Bound

  • Yes

State

  • Missouri
Other Accessibility Factors

Cost

  • Free

Cost: Notes

  • None of our services cost. We invoice your insurance company.

Availability

  • Currently on a waitlist

Availability Notes

  • 3-month waitlist