Good Shepherd Catholic Service for Children
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Contact Information
1340 Partridge Avenue
University City, MO 63130
United States
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University City, MO 63130
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Children enter foster care for many reasons – poverty, abuse, neglect, but never because of their own choice. Do you have room in your heart to be a Good Shepherd foster family?
There are a variety of services and support available to foster families. Our Fostering Faithful Families ministry reaches out to churches in the hopes of educating the community about the needs of children in foster care.
The process of becoming a foster or adoptive parent usually takes a minimum of 4 months.
Connecting children with families and keeping families connected by providing pregnancy and parenting support, foster care programs, and adoption services.
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
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Apr 05, 2021
We have been met with nothing but kindness since we first started working with Good Shepherd to do our home study renewal. They have been very responsive and personable throughout the entire process! We would recommend them to families reaching out for all of the services that they provide.
Apr 01, 2021
We could not be happier with this agency. They answered any and all questions we had. I highly recommend GS! So easy to work with and very professional!
Dec 29, 2020
I feel like Melyssa, as well as all of the people at Good Shepherd, have hearts as big as Kansas! They really love their calling to help struggling families, expecting parents, and those who pray every single morning and night to become parents! Although our journey has been long, and we continue to pray each day, we never feel like we are in this alone! Thank you to all of you at Good Shepherd! You really are making a difference for so many families and so many people.
Dec 17, 2020
My husband and I had a very positive experience with the adoption process through Good Shepherd. They answered all our questions, responded quickly and genuinely seemed to care about the people they were working with and supporting. We would recommend Good Shepherd to anyone considering adoption.
Dec 17, 2020
My husband and I have been working with Good Shepherd for almost a year. They have been a wealth of information for us and have answered all of our questions with as much information as possible. Melyssa has always been as transparent as possible with us which has been so helpful in a journey filled with lots of waiting. I highly recommend Good Shepherd for anyone considering adoption.