Collective Action for Children

07/30/2026

💛 Agency Spotlight: Sunflower House 💛
Sunflower House works alongside law enforcement, child welfare professionals, and mental health providers to support children impacted by abuse. From advocacy and therapy to education and prevention programs, their team helps children heal while building safer communities.

07/29/2026

Congratulations, MOCSA, on the opening of your new beautiful building!! What a powerful investment in healing, support, and a stronger future for our community.

We're excited to be in our new office at 6500 Euclid! A huge thank you to the donors, partners, vendors, and our community who made this transition possible.

07/24/2026

💙 Agency Spotlight: Missouri Network Against Child Abuse (MO-NACA) 💙

Missouri Network Against Child Abuse is dedicated to empowering adults and protecting children across Missouri through training, advocacy, community education, and support for child-serving professionals. As a statewide leader in child abuse prevention and response, MO-NACA works to ensure children have access to safety, justice, and healing while strengthening the network of individuals and organizations committed to child well-being.

Learn more about their impactful work and how they are helping build a stronger, more empowered Missouri: https://mo-naca.org/

07/18/2026

💙 Member Spotlight: Cornerstones of Care

Cornerstones of Care is a trauma-informed mental and behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families make positive changes in their lives to improve their safety and health. In 2025, they served more than 16,000 children and families across Kansas and Missouri.

One of their impactful programs, Build Trybe, helps older youth in foster care and other at-risk youth prepare for the future through paid vocational training in 🔨 Building Trades, 🌱 Conservation & Landscaping, and 🍴 Seed-to-Plate/Culinary Arts. Participants develop technical skills, workplace readiness, and receive employment and transition support, helping them build a strong foundation for independence and long-term success.

Thank you, Cornerstones of Care, for strengthening children, families, and communities across our region. 💙

06/04/2026

Jackson County MO CASA's Carnival for CASA is almost here 🎡💛 Support the fun and make a difference—donate or sponsor a child’s day at the carnival!

For just $30, sponsor a ticket so a child in the foster care system can enjoy a special day at the Carnival. ☀️
Click the link to sponsor, purchase tickets, or shop their Amazon wishlist: casakc.org/news-events/carnival-for-casa.html

05/30/2026

☀️ Keep Kids Safe This Summer—Join this FREE Training Series! ☀️
Designed to equip caregivers, professionals, and community members with practical tools to help keep children safe during summer break. Participants will leave with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to help prevent injury, reduce risk, and create safer environments for children all summer long.

💠6.4 Car Seat Safety - Children's Mercy Center for Childhood Safety
💠6.11 Safe Sleep - Charlie's House
💠6.18 Prepped and Ready - Children's Mercy Center for Childhood Safety
💠6.25 Conversations About Safety from Abuse - Child Protection Center

05/29/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💙
Take a moment to care for yourself and others:
• Pause and breathe
• Set aside time to rest or unplug
• Check in with a friend or loved one
Small acts of care can make a big difference—you are worth the extra effort. Every step you take toward caring for yourself matters.

04/30/2026

Grateful to Synergy Services for helping recognize the signs and empowering our community to Be A Voice for KC Kids. Thank you for all you do! 💙

04/30/2026

Be A Voice for KC Kids this month and throughout the year when you volunteer your time. Many child-serving nonprofits rely on volunteers to fulfill their missions. Ready to jump in? Organizations like Jackson County MO CASA, MOCSA, FosterAdopt Connect, Child Protection Center, Inc. and more depend on volunteers to serve their clients.

Learn more about how you can use your free time to Be A Voice for KC Kids: kccollectiveforchildren.org/be-a-voice

04/30/2026

Child abuse thrives in silence, so join us in the movement to Be a Voice for KC Kids in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Start conversations. Educate yourself. Support families. Together, we can break the cycle.

Statistics provided by Administration for Children and Families - ACF

Learn more here: https://kccollectiveforchildren.org/about/be-a-voice-for-kc-kids/