Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association

06/11/2026

Shop the Trunk in June for a chance to win summer fun items!

Caregivers who visit and shop at one of CMFCAA’s brick-and-mortar Trunk locations during the month of June can enter for a chance to win a summer fun giveaway.

Each time an eligible caregiver shops at The Trunk in June, their name will be entered into that location’s drawing.

The drawing will take place Monday, June 30, with one winner selected at each participating Trunk location:
• Jefferson City
• Rolla
• Osage Beach

Each location will have the same or similar summer items available in its giveaway, including pool toys, swim gear, outdoor fun items and more.

Any caregiver eligible to shop The Trunk may participate. No appointment is necessary. The Trunks are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winners will be notified by phone on June 30 and must pick up their prize by July 10.

06/10/2026

We are running very low on boys’ summer clothing in all sizes, and we could use your help.

CMFCAA currently has a good backup supply of girls’ clothing, but boys’ summer items tend to go quickly. We know boys can be tough on their clothes, and right now we are especially in need of new or gently used boys’ summer gear.

Other needed items include shorts, T-shirts, lightweight pajamas, summer shoes and other warm-weather clothing in all boys’ sizes.

All hygiene donations must be new and unused.

CMFCAA has Trunks in three of our four office locations: Jefferson City, Osage Beach and Rolla. Our Columbia office does not have a Trunk, but it does accept donations for The Trunk.

Donations may be dropped off at any CMFCAA office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Thank you for helping us support foster, adoptive and kinship families with the items they need most.

06/09/2026

Meet Lane.

Lane is hoping for a family who will help her feel safe, loved, and supported as she continues building the life she dreams of.

Lane is a 15-year-old Caucasian girl who describes herself as “funny, always trying my best, and never giving up on building a good life.” This straight A student would love to be the person in your life who reminds you to slow down, notice the little things, and practice self-care, which are all very important to her. People in her life describe her as kind and helpful. She enjoys skateboarding, volleyball, going to the mall, and making people laugh. This Valentine’s Day-loving sweetheart has a gift for remembering and giving directions and is an ear-wiggling expert. If she could have any superpower, she would choose teleportation so she can go to Australia to learn for herself if the spiders there are as big as everyone says. Lane is hoping for a mom and a dad who will help her feel safe and loved.

All family types will be considered for Lane. She has a few significant connections to maintain following placement. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services. For Missouri children, both home-studied and non-home-studied Missouri families are encouraged to inquire; only home-studied families from other states should do so.

To inquire, please email Destiny Anderson at [email protected]. Please provide your phone number, licensing worker's name and contact information, and attach a copy of your licensure and home study documents for faster processing.

06/08/2026

CMFCAA’s Tree House gives children and families a safe, welcoming place to connect.

The Tree House is a free, secure meeting space for children to spend time with their biological families during supervised visits with their foster families. Located in our Jefferson City, Rolla and Osage Beach offices, each space is designed to feel comfortable, child friendly and fun, with an interactive projector system for play and education.

Caseworkers are encouraged to share this free resource with clients who may benefit from a safe place for supervised family visits.

To reserve the Tree House, call 573-298-0258 or email [email protected].

Available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

06/05/2026

What a night.

Perfect weather. Great food. Wonderful sponsors. Amazing volunteers. And a community that came together to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families across central Missouri.

Thank you to everyone who attended CMFCAA's annual Backyard BBQ Bash on Tuesday, bid in the silent auction, volunteered, donated, sponsored, shared our posts, or helped behind the scenes.

Congratulations to Lisa Mankin from Oscar’s Classic Diner, who won the RTIC cooler, and to Tracy Bax, who won the closest-to-the-pin contest in our golf simulation game.

A special thank you to MFA Oil for grilling the pork steaks, the Trinity Lutheran volunteers for preparing the cheesy potatoes, Soul Sisters for providing the music, Merry Mary for delighting children with face painting, and our sponsors whose generosity helped make the event possible.

Most of all, thank you to the families, friends, supporters, and community partners who continue to believe in the work we do every day.

We are grateful for your support and honored to serve children and families across central Missouri.

06/03/2026

Every child and family is different. That’s why CMFCAA offers a variety of training opportunities designed to help foster, adoptive and kinship families feel supported, prepared and connected.
Upcoming training opportunities include:
• Core Teen
• Sibling Bond
• Ready, Set, Fly
• TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention)

These trainings are designed to strengthen relationships, build practical caregiving skills and help families navigate the unique challenges that can come with foster care, adoption and kinship care.

Whether you are just beginning your journey or looking to grow your parenting toolbox, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

To learn more or register for upcoming trainings, visit https://mofosteradopt.com/family-dev-training/ or email [email protected].

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our Backyard BBQ Bash Grill Side Sponsors:
• Central Bank
• GFI Digital
• First Mid Bank
• Hawthorn Bank
• Newman, Comley, & Ruth P.C.
• Rusty Drewing Automotive
• One Digital
• Slone Solutions LLC

We are incredibly grateful for your support of the 2026 Backyard BBQ Bash! Partnership with businesses like these helps CMFCAA continue providing essential services, resources, and support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families, as well as youth, throughout our 24-county Central Missouri service area.

Join us Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at The Millbottom in Jefferson City for an evening full of BBQ, interactive golf, live DJ from Soul Sisters, silent auction fun, and community impact!

To support the Backyard BBQ Bash, visit mofosteradopt.com/bbq

06/01/2026

Forgot to buy your Backyard BBQ Bash tickets?

No worries. Tickets will be available at the door tomorrow night.

But if you're planning to attend, there's still a good reason to buy your tickets in advance. Everyone who purchases tickets online before the event will be entered into a drawing to win a drink-filled RTIC cooler packed with beverages and summer fun.

Join us Tuesday, June 2, from 5–9 p.m. at The Millbottom in Jefferson City for BBQ pork steaks grilled by MFA Oil volunteers, hot dogs, chips, cheesy potatoes, potato salad, music from Soul Sisters, face painting by Merry Mary, games, a silent auction, a whiskey/wine pull, golf simulator and more.

Kids under 5 get in free, and tickets for ages 6–17 are just $15.

Most importantly, every ticket helps support foster, adoptive, and kinship families across central Missouri.

Get your tickets now at mofosteradopt.com/bbq or purchase them at the door.

We'll see you tomorrow night!