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Helping Families Thrive

Here’s a truth we can all agree on: parenting is hard work! The Coalition is here to help. Through a variety of support services for both children and adults, we’re here to lend a helping hand and listening ear.
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Respite Care

Every caregiver deserves time to rest. Respite care helps families maintain balance by offering trusted, short-term care that allows them to recharge. It supports long-term placement stability and gives children a chance to build trust with other caring adults.

Respite care may be planned in advance or arranged as needed. Whether it’s for a weekend, a school break, or just a few hours, the Coalition helps connect families with trained respite providers who understand the needs of children impacted by foster care and offer consistent, caring support in the caregiver’s absence.

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Social & Community Activities

We love supporting our families with fun outings to sporting events, attractions, performances, and more—helping them spend meaningful time together. Recently, we’ve marveled at aquatic wonders at the St. Louis Aquarium, jumped into fun at Sky Zone, and cheered on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Keep an eye on your email—we will send you information as opportunities come available.

Peer Support Groups

  • Relative Support Group: Offering relatives/kin support and tools to meet their unique caregiving needs.
  • Booster Club: Providing a monthly space for families to connect.
  • Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab: Advancing the trauma and attachment skills of our families through education, practice, and peer support.

Who is Eligible?

Foster, kinship, adoptive, and guardianship caregivers with children impacted by foster care who live in St. Louis City or counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, or Warren.

Program Goals

Develop a meaningful support network for caregivers
Create lasting memories for children and families impacted by foster care
Promote placement stability, reducing trauma

Contact The Coalition CareLine

If you have an emergency, call 911.

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Responses are provided during regular business hours: M-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you have any trouble submitting this form, please contact the Coalition at 314-367-8373 and leave your full name and phone number and someone will return your call.