Being a Trusted Adult
Selecting Day-Care and Youth-Serving Organizations:
Between day-care, soccer practices, tutoring sessions, and piano lesson, your child is frequently in the care of many different adults. Here is a guide for parents in selecting day-care and youth-serving organizations:
Parent Help Links
Parents can always use a little help! Below is some Parenting information and support to help you through a tough time…
ParentLink
ParentLink has been serving Missouri families since 1989. The ParentLink Warmline or Kinship Navigator could be especially helpful for parents/caregivers needing information, direction to resources, or even just a sympathetic ear. It is answered by Masters-level professionals.
- WarmLine (for all families: 1-800-552-8522) and
- Kinship Navigator Line (for kinship caregiving: 1-833-KIN-4-KID)
- HOURS OF OPERATION 8am-10pm Monday - Friday; 12pm-5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
https://education.missouri.edu/parentlink/
National Parent Helpline
Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
- 1-855-427-2736
- HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 9:00 PM
https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/