How We Serve
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries serves the needs of children, youth and families in a variety of ways. All of our programs blend the highest professional standards and practices with our Christian belief system. ... [more]
What is Adoption
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Adoption is the permanent, legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from a child’s birth parents to the adoptive parents. MBCH Children and Family Ministries places newborns in homes that have been pre-approved by MBCH CFM. ... [more]
Changes to Adoption Law
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Attention Missouri birth parents and adoptees: Missouri adoption law is changing! ... [more]
Children Available for Adoption
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
There are hundreds of foster children in Missouri who are waiting for a forever family. The photos listed on this page are some of those whose care is managed by MBCH Children and Family Ministries. ... [more]
Open Table Project
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Does your church have an outreach plan to serve hurting individuals and families in your community outside the four walls of your church? Are you loving hurting people in your community like Jesus loves people ... [more]
Stewards of Children Training
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Are the adults in your church trained and prepared to keep children and youth safe? Do you know and practice the 5 steps to keeping kids safe? ... [more]MBCH Children and Family Ministries Offers Counseling
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families to help people experience growth in all areas of life. ... [more]
Country Haven
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Country Haven Cottage was established by Special Care Homes in 2002 as a home for adults with Developmental Type Disabilities. ... [more]
The Branches at Brookline
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
The residents at The Branches, our newest group home for adults with developmental disabilities, are very busy people. All of our residents are employed and work weekdays from 8:00 to 3:30. ... [more]Foster Care Ministry
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Foster parents provide a safe home and place for children to heal until they are either reunited with their birth family or a relative or adoptive home is found. ... [more]
Treatment Family Care
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Every child needs a permanent family, therefore, the TFC program will strive to keep permanency as the central goal for each child served. ... [more]Families are the Best Place for Children to Grow
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
One of the aspects about foster care that surprises people is that we work very hard to reunite each child with his or her biological family. We do this because families are the best place for children to grow and flourish. ... [more]
MBCH Provides Support for Those Trapped in Human Trafficking
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Human Trafficking profits from enslaving people for sexual servitude and forced labor world-wide. ... [more]
Christian Foster Homes Needed in Missouri
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries unique ministry is to provide Christian foster parents for children who have been abused and neglected. ... [more]
Support for Unplanned Pregnancy
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
If you or someone you know has just learned of an unplanned pregnancy, there may be feelings of fear, confusion and concern about the future. Having a baby can be stressful, even in the best of circumstances. ... [more]
A Christian Faith Based Agency
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) ... [more]
Prayer Requests
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Would you join with us as a prayer warrior in praying for the following needs? That our children begin the New Year encouraged that God will make provision for a permanent family. ... [more]
Weekly Meditation
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1 ... [more]
Residential Care
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
The goal of the MBCH Children and Family Ministries Residential Program is to provide a living environment that promotes growth, positive change and ultimately, a move toward permanency. ... [more]
Transitional Living Program
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
With little or no family support system, young people who are aging out of the foster care system are at significant risk of failing to become independent, successful adults. ... [more]
Women's Ministries
MBCH Children and Family Ministries
Wanda Shellenbarger has a passion for ministry for women and girls and loves proclaiming the gospel through Women’s Ministry Groups, Community Bible Studies, and anyone who is willing to hear of the saving grace of our Lord and Savior. ... [more]E-Mail Us
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Call Us
800-264-6224 Toll Free
314-739-6811 Bridgeton
417-626-7104 Joplin
417-466-7844 Mt. Vernon
816-779-5173 Peculiar
417-831-2342 Springfield
816-361-2233 The LIGHT House
Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888 Human Trafficking Hotline
