Finding Family First
At Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, we move urgently and intentionally, building real connections that lead to long-term stability and healing.
Senate Bill 683
This Missouri legislation allows the Coalition to launch family finding efforts during the 72-hour emergency placement period, with the goal to divert youth from entering foster care.
30 Days to Family®
A nationally replicated model developed by the Coalition. This short-term intervention identifies an average of 150 relatives per child within 30 days of the child entering foster care, ensuring natural supports and family placement.
Extreme Recruitment®
A 12- to 20-week intensive adoption or guardianship recruitment for older youth or sibling groups, driven by the need to avoid youth aging out of foster care.
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.
Family Connections
Provides family and engagement services at any time during a child’s time in foster care to ensure the youth has a lifelong supportive network.
You Might Be the Connection They’re Waiting For
Whether you’re a prospective caregiver, a relative wondering how to help, or someone seeking to make a lasting impact, this is where you can begin. These programs aren’t just about placement. They’re about belonging, healing, and giving every child the chance to grow up surrounded by people who love them. Explore each one to see how you can be part of that story.