Ambassadors for Children

Address

500 West Battlefield
Suite B
Springfield, MO 65807

(417) 708-0565

www.ambassadors4children.org

Description:

Providing quality support to foster families and children at risk of foster care placement, including tutoring and self-esteem building activities.


Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 22, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

500 West Battlefield
Suite B
Springfield, MO 65807

Contacts

Keke Rover

Primary Contact

Director

(417) 708-0565 x202

krover@ccozarks.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 708-0565

Fax

(417) 708-0566

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Provides three complete outfits of clothing, three sets of underwear and socks and pajamas twice a year to foster children in Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm 1st and 3rd Saturday each month by appointment

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Foster children from ages 0-21 years

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment Required

Languages

English

Service Area

Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Christian County
      • Greene County
        • Taney County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-120) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Addresses the needs of abused and neglected children through the provision of new clothing, tutoring, hygiene items and self-esteem-enhancing activities for Christian, Greene, and Taney County, Missouri foster children. Also, matches child protective caseworkers with community groups to fulfill child/family needs. An outreach service of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

        Required Documents

        Call for details

        Eligibility

        Foster/adoptive parents must meet the following criteria: Must be age 21 years old and older with an adequate income Must be single or married (with or without children) Must own or rent a home, apartment, condo, or other residence with safe space for additional children Must be in good physical and mental health Must be willing to be a part of a team and complete a free training and assessment program Must complete child abuse/neglect and criminal records checks Eligibility for programs: Must be Christian, Greene, or Taney County, Missouri foster children Must be Christian, Greene, or Taney County, Missouri child protective caseworkers and families on those caseloads

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Telephone To Apply

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Missouri
          • Christian County
            • Greene County
              • Taney County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2400.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Provides a free haircut coupon once a year to Christian, Greene, and Taney County Missouri foster children.

              Hours

              By Appointment Only

              Required Documents

              Call for details

              Eligibility

              Foster children ages 0-21 years

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Appointment Required

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Missouri
                • Christian County
                  • Greene County
                    • Taney County
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.6500-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Provides a special duffel bag or backpack filled with age-appropriate items for children as they enter the foster care system.

                    Hours

                    Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 6:00pm

                    Required Documents

                    Call for details

                    Eligibility

                    Children entering the foster care system in Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

                    Fees

                    No Fees

                    Intake Procedure

                    Caseworkers are responsible for distributing bags to their new clients

                    Languages

                    English

                    Service Area

                    Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Missouri
                      • Christian County
                        • Greene County
                          • Taney County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.6500-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Provides a gift card for new shoes twice a year to foster children in Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri.

                          Hours

                          By Appointment Only

                          Required Documents

                          Call for details

                          Eligibility

                          Foster children ages 0-21 years

                          Fees

                          No Fees

                          Intake Procedure

                          Appointment Only

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          Christian, Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Missouri
                            • Christian County
                              • Greene County
                                • Taney County
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-830) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                Provides a new winter coat once a year to Christian, Greene, and Taney County Missouri, foster children.

                                Hours

                                By Appointment Only

                                Required Documents

                                Call for details

                                Eligibility

                                Foster children ages 0-21 years

                                Fees

                                No Fees

                                Intake Procedure

                                Appointment Required

                                Languages

                                English

                                Service Area

                                Christian,Greene, and Taney counties in Missouri

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Missouri
                                  • Christian County
                                    • Greene County
                                      • Taney County
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-920) and related services within the Service Tree.

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