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The Children’s Place: Where children and families heal from life's deepest hurts.

Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day focused on raising awareness about the importance of mental health for all ages.

At The Children's Place, we focus on the mental health needs of children ages eight and younger. While mental health matters at every stage of life, the early years are especially critical — this is when foundational brain development takes place. Our team is uniquely trained to support the youngest members of our community with compassion and expertise.

On this important day, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing healthy minds from the very beginning. Together, we can build a future where every child has the support they need to thrive.

10/09/2026

We had a 🦒 🐅 WILD🐊🐘 day at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium earlier this week!

The kiddos squealed when they saw penguins, sharks, monkeys and more on this fun field trip. A huge thank you to the KC Zoo & Aquarium for generously donating tickets and making this special day possible.

Together with mental health therapy, these field trips, special activities and whimsical moments can bring healing for children who have experienced traumatic events.

10/08/2026

Do you have a donor advised fund (DAF)? Today is DAF Day, a national day of giving focused on DAFs and other nontraditional ways to make a difference.

Believe it or not, there are only 12 weeks left of 2026. Now is a great time to think about how you will make a difference in 2026 and support children and families healing from life's deepest hurts.

Here are some easy ways you can have an impact:

💙 Do you have a DAF? Recommend a grant to The Children's Place.

💙 Are you 70.5 or older? Ask your financial advisor about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA. If you’re taking a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), this may be a tax-smart way to support The Children’s Place.

💙 Do you own appreciated stock, securities or cryptocurrency? You may be able to maximize your impact while receiving potential tax benefits.

💙 Does your employer offer matching gifts? Your contribution could be doubled or even tripled at no additional cost to you.

Learn more about the many ways to make a difference for kids in our community here: childrensplacekc.org/give

10/07/2026

Can you spot Duo Dog Coleman?!

Thank you to Ward Parkway PetSmart for generously donating over a hundred stuffed animals! We were able to give these to children who attended last week's Family Fun Night since we wanted children to have their very own stuffed animal to snuggle while watching the Coterie Theatre's performance of "My Stuffie & Me."

We told the children they were a special gift from Coleman, who is a big fan of stuffed animals himself!

Thank you PetSmart for this generous donation!

10/05/2026

Dine out and make a difference for children's mental health this month!

Mark your calendars to make a difference for The Children's Place thanks to these generous restaurants:

❤️ Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Chick-fil-A Ward Parkway
🍕 Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Minsky's Pizza South Plaza location
🥪 Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 30hop Merriam location
🍕 Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Pizza 51 Midtown location
🥗 Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Modern Market Prairie Village location

Find full details on each specific give-back event at childrensplacekc.org/events.

10/02/2026

So many memories were made at Family Fun Night last night! Twice annually we host a Family Fun Night for the families we serve to enjoy a fun evening together.

Last night was extra special because we got to enjoy dinner and a show at the Coterie Theatre! Families were encouraged to wear their pjs and bring their favorite stuffed animals to watch the Coterie's show "My Stuffy and Me."

Thank you to the Coterie for hosting us and for all who give generously to make magical moments like this possible.

10/01/2026

It was an apple-solutely amazing day in Day Treatment yesterday!

A huge thank you to our friends at Jack Henry for bringing all the fall fun with a special apple-themed visit. From storytime and crafts to a delicious apples-and-caramel snack, the children enjoyed a day filled with learning and fun.

The generous team at Jack Henry also hosted a food drive to help stock our food pantry. We are especially grateful to Jack Henry for joining us as an Impact Partner. Their support demonstrates a meaningful commitment to the mental health and well-being of children, helping ensure that young people and families have access to the care and resources they need.

09/30/2026

Since 1978, The Children's Place has been here for young children and families healing from traumatic events.

When the worst happens to the youngest in our community, we are there with the mental health therapy these little ones need to heal and thrive.

Childhood is restored.

09/29/2026

A huge thank you to our phenomenal Young Ambassador Board for all that they did to make last week's Taste at The Place a resounding success!

This inspiring group of young professionals works all year to help plan Taste at The Place, reaching out to vendors, soliciting donations for the raffle and silent auction, recruiting Tastemakers and more. PLUS, they spent hours hanging banners and prepping the event space, volunteered throughout the event, and worked long after it closed to clean up.

We are so grateful for our Young Ambassador Board! Are you interested in joining this incredible team? Keep an eye out for the application process to open later this year.

09/25/2026

What an incredible night last night at Taste at The Place!

We’re thrilled to share that we raised more than $112,000 to support children in our community who have experienced traumatic events. An event like this doesn’t happen without an amazing community, and we want to give a special shoutout to:

✨ Centric, our presenting sponsor, for their longtime partnership and unwavering belief in our mission.

🏆 Our 21 Tastemakers, who raised an amazing $75,000 for children’s mental health! Congratulations to Randy Greene & Matt Hall, our Tastemakers of the Year, who raised an incredible $16,500.

🙌 Our dedicated Young Ambassador Board, who spent months planning this event and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the evening a success.

🍴 Our 26 local vendor partners, who generously shared delicious samples and donated proceeds from their sales to support The Children’s Place.

And of course, THANK YOU to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered and cheered us on. Together, you're helping create brighter futures for children and families in KC.

We are beyond grateful and already counting down to next year!

Address

6401 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO
64131

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18163631898

Website

https://www.childrensplacekc.org/

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