Cornerstones of Care
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Contact Information
300 East 36 Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
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Kansas City, MO 64111
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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
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Nov 22, 2017
We have been involved with this organization for a little over a year now. While it is not perfect, the staff has been very supportive in our foster care journey. The people have always been caring and attentive, though not always great at paperwork. They offer many resources for foster care; however, like the rest of the system, it is apparent they have too many cases. If you are interested in foster care, this is a good organization to work with.
Sep 26, 2017
Worked for this company and loved my time with them, loved working with the children.
Jul 23, 2017
Great organization
Apr 02, 2017
They were the only place that returned my calls and got me going in the right direction. Very helpful
May 27, 2014
The only experience I have had is with Lindsey Moss and she was excellent to deal with. You could tell that she really did care and wanted to help with my situation. There are only a few things she could actually get accomplished because a lot of my situation is out of her hands, but she did everything she could to get me answers to what I needed to get done. Keep up the good customer service and continue to do the right thing.