FosterAdopt Connect Joplin

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FosterAdopt Connect Joplin

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Breaking the chain of generations of neglect and abuse.

Our mission is to provide advocacy and innovative programming which supports and empowers foster children, their families, and alumni impacted by the child welfare system. In 1998, a group of dedicated foster parents recognized a need for stronger support, training, and companionship as they pursued the difficult and rewarding work of parenting children from the foster care system. Many felt isolated and ill-equipped to provide the most loving care for kids who experienced abuse and neglect. As more and more families were drawn to the care and advocacy offered, this support system quickly matured into FosterAdopt Connect (formerly Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association), which was incorporated in 2000 as a 501c3 nonprofit social service organization. Rapid growth fueled by the needs of youth who age out of foster care, and foster and adopted children and families, have expanded the geographic reach and depth of the innovative programs and services offered. Yet at its core, FosterAdopt Connect maintains an “in the trenches with you” approach to serving kids and families. Every kid deserves a childhood free of abuse and neglect within a family that offers love, stability, safety. FosterAdopt Connect actively monitors the changing needs of foster and adopted children and families within the community to identify gaps in available services. To fill these gaps, we search nationally and internationally for best practices to implement, and if none are available, we create innovative solutions to improve outcomes for the children and families we serve. We recruit, support, and retain high-level, quality foster and adoptive homes for kids through training and direct services. We believe strongly in the value of children placed in families and work to recruit and equip foster and adoptive families. We believe in the power of advocacy and use our voices at the local, state, and national level to create positive change for child welfare. We implement programs that specifically respond to the needs of the most at-risk children in the foster care community.

10/29/2026

FREE eye screenings and glasses
FREE vitals-checkup
FREE hearing screening

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12:00-4:00pm
Joplin Association for the Blind
311 S Schifferdecker Ave., Joplin

10/28/2026

Thank you FCCLA Region 11 for choosing Foster Adopt Connect for your service project. Your donations will help many families using Sammy’s Window.

10/27/2026

Here is a fun activities for families on Halloween

10/16/2026

📢 Sammy’s Window – Updated Hours!

We’re updating our hours at Sammy’s Window in Joplin! ❤️

🗓️ Tuesday–Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We look forward to continuing to serve our foster, adoptive and kinship families and children in our community! 💙

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! 🌎 Our offices are closed today to celebrate this important day celebrating the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. We’ll be back tomorrow to continue serving our community!

10/11/2026

Want to take control of your Missouri tax dollars? Gifts to FosterAdopt Connect qualify for a 70% Missouri State Tax Credit, which can be applied to your tax liability now or carried forward up to 5 years. That means a gift of $1,000 could cost you as little as $129 out of pocket — all while directly supporting children and families navigating the foster care system.

Any individual or business with Missouri business income may be eligible, including rental property owners, farm operations, S-Corps, LLCs, and more. Reach out to Carla Randall at [email protected] or 417-349-6860 to learn more, and consult your tax advisor for details specific to your situation.

10/08/2026

We have a family who recently welcomed a child into their home and is in need of a dresser for the child’s clothing.

If you have a gently used dresser that you would be willing to donate, please reach out to us. Every donation helps make a new transition a little easier for a child and the family caring for them.

Thank you for helping us support families in our community!

10/07/2026

Come Connect, Learn & Be Inspired!

Join us for a FREE Virtual Conference on October 24th as we come together to learn, share ideas, and build meaningful connections.

Connect with others who are passionate about supporting children and families.
Learn new strategies, resources, and perspectives.
Be Inspired by the incredible work happening in communities like ours.

Together, we can build stronger supports and brighter futures for children and families.

📅 October 24th
💻 Virtual & FREE

We hope you’ll join us for this special opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together!

Follow this link to register!
https://fosteradoptconnect.thinkific.com/bundles/10-24-2026-connect-conference

Address

523 N Schifferdecker Avenue
Joplin, MO
64801

Telephone

+14177449728

Website

https://www.fosteradopt.org/locations/joplin/

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