Our Programs

A Place to Call Home

A heartwarming media partnership with KSDK 5 On Your Side that features children who are legally free for adoption. Through storytelling and visibility, the segment has helped over 580 children find their forever family.

Highlighting children who are legally free for adoption and in need of permanent family.

Each segment showcases a child’s unique personality, interests, and dreams. Children get to enjoy fun activities, such as baking cookies or jumping at a trampoline park—whatever they enjoy which will allow their personality to shine through. These stories appear on TV, the web, and social media, drawing in prospective caregivers who might not otherwise consider adoption.

The Coalition team manages all referrals, filming logistics, and follow-up inquiries. Children featured in the segment receive priority from our recruitment team, and we actively work with inquiring families to determine their suitability and readiness.

What Makes It Unique?

“A Place to Call Home” brings visibility and dignity to children waiting for adoption. It helps prospective families see the person behind the profile and opens hearts to kids who deserve to be seen, celebrated, and chosen. Through storytelling, this program transforms outcomes and creates forever families.

Nationally Recognized

NAB Service to America Award and National Emmy nomination

Who is Eligible?

Child must be legally free for adoption.
Child must reside in Illinois or Missouri.
We prioritize children who are older youth, part of a sibling group, have documented elevated medical or mental health needs, and have been legally free for adoption for six months with no permanent resource identified.
No age limit.
A media order must be granted.
Inquiring families must be licensed to foster/adopt.

Measuring Impact

Children matched with families since the segment’s inception

Wraparound plan (Roadmap to Family) completed by families

Submit a Referral

Child welfare professionals from agencies in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area are welcome to submit a referral for a child on their caseload who would benefit from being featured on “A Place to Call Home.”