Cornerstones of Care

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Contact Information

300 East 36 Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States

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DayHours
Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Thousands of children need loving, temporary homes. Unfortunately, the number of licensed foster homes has not kept pace with the number of children entering state care.

In honor of National Foster Care Month, Cornerstones of Care is excited to release four new videos that capture the essence of what you need to know to begin your journey as a foster parent. These professional videos feature the voices of our team members and current or former foster parents who share their insights about foster parenting and the positive difference it makes in the lives of youth in their care.

Our mission is the core of what we do. It honors our history, reflects our day-to-day, and focuses on the future. It leads us in designing and delivering programs that improve the lives of more than 15,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond.


Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

Foster parents receive a maintenance payment to help cover some of the care costs of raising a child. The rate parents receive varies depending on the child's age and their special needs. Foster children also receive a clothing allowance, covering their medical needs.

The Missouri Department of Social Services website shows you the latest rates.

However, these maintenance payments aren't always enough. Everything from school supplies to toys can cut into that budget. Many businesses and organizations are stepping up to help cover the gaps and assist foster families.

Foster Together provides a walk-in shopping service for foster children free of charge. Kids can find new and like-new clothing, toys, car seats, and more.

Foster parents caring for younger children can look to Nurses for Newborns, which provides health assessments, screenings, education, and more support.

Another valuable resource is respite care, which gives foster parents a break when needed. Respite foster care is a temporary service offered by other trained foster families. It's also useful in the event of an emergency situation.


Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

3.6 / 5
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promise Griffin
Aug 04, 2019

Staff are alright

Rating: 4

Danielle Mattox
Feb 02, 2019

Great company

Rating: 5

Justice Kids
Aug 11, 2018

This organization is horribly managed, and uses community funding to pad the pockets of CEO's while children live in filthy conditions. They continuously destroy the lives of children each and every day. The CEO's and board members do not care about the living conditions, or the quality of care provided to the children. Their meals are comparable to prisoners, because it is cheaper. The children live in black mold, with brown recluse, cockroaches, mice, termites, etc. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO RESIDE IN ANY OF THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO COC.

Rating: 1

lois malone
May 06, 2018

Awesome..good for children..very nice and friendly helpful people

Rating: 5

amber Rankin
Jan 14, 2018

The employees are nice

Rating: 5