CMFCAA Spring 2022 Newsletter

Focus
Issue 1, 2022

• CMFCAA Serves Over 1,000
Children and 982 Families
in 2021

• Carlos Graham is Elected
CMFCAA’s New Board Chair

• Mayor Carrie Tergin Names
March AmeriCorps VISTA
Appreciation Month in Honor
of CMFCAA’s VISTA Members

Serving 24 Counties:

Audrain Dallas Montgomery Photo credit Ben Rieke
Benton Dent Morgan
Boone Gasconade Osage
Callaway Howard Pettis
Camden Laclede Phelps
Crawford Miller Pulaski
Cooper Maries Randolph
Cole Moniteau Texas

From the desk of DeAnna Alonso,

President and CEO
As of January 2022, over 14,000 Missouri
children are in foster care. The place they is contacted along with courts to intervene and
called home for months or years, they protect our youngest victims of crime. When
there is no family to be found or alternative
will not be able to return to. Our communities, sources, the child enters foster care. If there
partners, and citizens need solutions so our are no foster homes available, children will
most vulnerable children avoid spending years enter residential treatment. The child may be
of their youth in foster care. Foster care is meant new to the system, and may not immediately
to be temporary, not a long-term solution. need elevated treatment. Our littlest victims
Unfortunately, foster care and residential of crime need family, support, and trauma
treatment have become long-term options for treatment within a home environment. This
thousands of children. goes for younger children and Missouri’s older
children (7+). When we speak about trauma, it’s
What solutions exist? Let me share a few important to remind ourselves of the Adverse
programs CMFCAA and our partners are rolling Childhood Experiences and Brain system
out to mitigate long-term exposure to foster care which directly impact rapid healing. It takes
and promote the beauty of permanency. time for traumatized children to trust, believe
and attach. Immediate gratification is not
applicable in this particular scenario. Patience,
But first, let us explain how we got here. understanding, and dedication are responsible

Every day, children are exposed to violence; for childhood healing. Slowing down, pacing
whether it be abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, or ourselves, and encouraging are key to trauma
trafficking. When reported, the juvenile office recovery.

CMFCAA in partnership with SPAULDING for entire Core Teen Training. More details to come soon
Children and the Missouri Department of Social including the calendar of training.
Services began rolling out Core Teen training. In addition to Core Teen, CMFCAA has submitted a
What is Core Teen? A foster/adoptive training Concept Paper to Missouri Foundation for
solution to promote stability and permanency for Health to bring back another TAC (Training in
adolescents in foster care. The Journal Adoption Competency Training).
of Public Child Welfare explained
the following regarding Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption
fidelity for Core Teen, “The Association will begin recruiting
current number of teens 25 mental health providers in
in foster care who our 24-county area tentalively
need placements beginning in September 2022.
exceeds the number There will be no cost to the
of available foster provider. CMFCAA will cover
care placements in all fees associated with the
the United States certification of TAC. All we
(Wiltz, 2019). One ask in return, is the provider
way to address the add their names to the TAC
lack of placement Directory: All we ask in return
options is to increase is that providers add their
resource parent name and information to the
(the collective term Directory of TAC Trained Mental
for adoptive/foster/ Health Professionals.
kinship parents and Post-adoption supports and
guardians) recruitment specialized trauma training are so
and retention. An effective important to lifelong healing. Knowing
method for recruitment and
retention involves providing this, CMFCAA will be developing a brand-
resource parents with sufficient new Adoption Program. The Adoption Program
training, which can increase their ability to will consist of the following:
navigate uncertain situations in the resource parent • Educational Advocate
role and improve outcomes for foster children • Mental Health Advocate
(Chamberlain, Price, Reid, & Landsverk, 2008; Price, • Family Advocate
Chamberlain, Landsverk, & Reid, 2009). However, • Extreme Family Finding® (replication program
it is important to ensure that these trainings from our friends at Foster Adopt Connect)
effectively deliver the appropriate content. Fidelity • In-Home Supports
monitoring enables child welfare organizations to Recruitment for the Adoption program began in
understand whether resource parents receive the April which is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
training the way organizations intended. (Vanderwill, Lastly, CMFCAA is excited to host its first
Lori. A. et al., Bringing Fidelity Monitoring to conference for Kinship families this year! The K.I.N.
Child Welfare: lessons learned from the CORE Conference will provide education and training, as
Teen resource parent training. Retrieved May 12, well as time for families to rejuvenate.
2022, from https://spaulding.org/wp-content/ Thank you for all you do! Thank you for protecting
uploads/2021/09/Lessons-Learned.pdf)” our littlest victims of crime. You make a difference
For Missouri respectfully, “CORE Teen is one of in the lives of our most vulnerable every day. If you
the trauma-informed curriculum that the State of haven’t heard it today-YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Missouri has approved for our Level A elevated Walking with you,
needs program. Children’s Division selected this
curriculum for our main Level A curriculum as its DeAnna Alonso, MSW CEO
evidence-based and trauma-informed and available
at no cost.” -our state DSS CD partners Building Beautiful Family Trees, 3
Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
will begin offering Core Teen Training second
quarter of 2022. If you complete the supplemental
training, CMFCAA will be providing some incentives
and benefits throughout the year if resource
providers completed STARS and complete the

Presents

inter’s

CMFCAA would like to thank the
donors, supporters, and volunteers
who made the Winter’s Ball a
huge success. On Jan. 28, 2022,
children and families alike joined
us for a night of regal fun with
balloon art, a Renaissance king
and queen, lots of games,
and a delicious feast from
Madison’s Cafe. It was a
free event for the kids we
serve AND their families.
Over 80 individuals came
and enjoyed the ball.

Sponsored by

SAVE THE DATE

MTo Bient

2022

Join CMFCAA for our 14th Annual Gala and Auction

When: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Capitol Plaza Hotel

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Advocating for the Kids and Ashton
Their Caregivers
Adoptable
Some recent testimonies for our Navigators: Child Spotlight

“At every turn it has seemed like there was a brick wall, Birth Year: 2007
however there you guys were to say, no look there’s a
door. And, thank you Kristin, I’m walking through!” Child ID: 208172

“You guys have provided most every resource I have Ashton delights in honing his
needed to accomplish the licensing. If it weren’t for culinary skills. Sharing his delicious
CMFCAA and the Kinship Program we would not be meals with others elevates his mood,
where we are today. As far as liaisons go, you guys are which this cook cleans up after his
doing your job!” meals. Although a simple dish, he
makes a delicious scrambled egg,
“It helped me to take care of the kids so I could take the French toast, and a fantastic taco
classes I needed in order to reach my goal. I needed help that can’t be missed. Skateboarding
with the licensing classes. Also with diapers and stuff and football are his top picks for
when we first got the kids. CMFCAA was quick to offer fun outside of the kitchen. Reading
assistance” is another hobby Ashton enjoys.
History is a huge interest of his, and
“Your people couldn’t have been nicer to me. Was like he likes being able to put words
getting help from family. Thank you.” to reality by visiting the places
he learns about. Creativity and
“It’s good to know there is someone to help you when you imagination make Ashton one of
don’t know what to do.” the best storytellers you will meet.
He likes playing video games and
“Joyce was great! What heading to the cinema to see the
she found answers latest Marvel movie. Ashton has
to were very worthwhile interactions with peers
helpful. She is a and appreciates attending youth
wonderful friend group activities. He is respectful
and I benefited toward adults and likes engaging
much from in conversation that encourages his
her kindness, learning.
knowledge,
and wisdom.” For more information on becoming
an adoptive family, please email
[email protected]
or call 800-554-2222.

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Staff Spotlight:

Maintenance Technician: Brian Keeney

Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association welcomed Brian
Keeney to our team as the Maintenance & Facilities Technician in February
2022. In only four months, Brian is making a positive impact on our growing
organization.

He has helped construct the fence at the Jefferson “I grew up in Holts Summit.” Brian said, “I have
City location, fixed doors, and overall has made been married for 24 years and we have a 16-year-
our work environments safer, and more welcoming old son. I love to shoot guns, work on cars, and ride
to every person who we serve and works here. His UTVs. I have spent my whole career working in the
presence in the office is warm and inviting. Every construction industry. I was ready for a slight career
day his impact has reached leaps and bounds shift but still be able to do the things I love to do.
beyond his station. I am excited to have joined CMFCAA. The work they
do is amazing.”

Join our Team

Full-Time AmeriCorps Vistas
(40 hours/week for one year)
• Funding and Development
• Grant Development

#HardCorps Volunteers AmeriCorps Benefits

AmeriCorps VISTA • Living Allowance-Members receive a
modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover
“Executives and leadership have their roles basic expenses.
within an organization, but volunteers are
the ones who carry out the mission.” • Professional Development Training-Members
—Rep. Dave Griffith. have the opportunity to attend in-person and
virtual training to learn how to be a community
CMFCAA’s AmeriCorps VISTAs, Lauren Fitch and development change agent.
Kristen Pettibon, were acknowledged on the House
floor at the Missouri State Capitol for their service. • Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)-AmeriCorps
Mayor Carrie Tergin also presented a proclamation VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program that
designating March as AmeriCorps VISTA Month. allows members to earn federal non-competitive
Lincoln University President John B. Moseley eligibility, giving members an edge in the
also took some time out of his busy day to meet federal hiring process.
with our VISTAs and congratulate them for their
achievements. Join us in thanking our AmeriCorps • End of Service Award - Members can choose
VISTA members for all they do for CMFCAA and between a Segal Education Award (valued at
the community as a whole. approximately $6,000) to pay for a range of
education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.
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Higher Calling from
Higher Education

BY LAUREN FITCH

State Technical gain professional experience comes to a close, our team is
College of alongside our team. Make showering our Mizzou interns
Missouri sure to reach out to Chase with gratitude after they have
Wyckwood if you are interested worked hard to keep each
CMFCAA participated in State in interning with CMFCAA. one of our programs going.
Tech’s Annual Career Expo, From administrative office
one of the largest in the state William Woods work to hands-on service in
of Missouri. Our Volunteer University the Trunk Clothing Closet, our
Department selected several interns have been vital to our
summer interns from the We are proud to share about organization’s success these
multitude of resumes collected our expanding partnership last few months. Aside from
at the event. Internships will with William Woods University. out amazing interns, we also
be offered to students from CMFCAA was able to organize have MU Serves students who
a variety of majors including and present at three LEAD come and volunteer with us in
digital marketing, business, events, where we explained the our offices and at our Odyssey
social work, communications, importance of what CMFCAA events. CMFCAA could not be
and more. does in the community and more thankful for its partnership
also invited students to join with the University of Missouri.
Ozark Technical our mission by volunteering,
Community interning, or serving as an Lincoln University
College in AmeriCorps VISTA. Our
Springfield volunteer supervisor has also Lincoln University is one of our
been working on securing a most dependable partners.
CMFCAA is excited to announce partnership with the Social First, CMFCAA partners with
the selection of an intern from Work Department to ensure Lincoln to offer reduced
Ozark Technical Community student internships. We would rate housing options to our
College in Springfield. We love also like to partner with WWU AmeriCorps VISTA members.
engaging our local college to offer VISTA housing to our Second, they have provided
students and graduate and AmeriCorps members. some of our best and brightest
giving them the opportunity to interns to help us with our
University of programs. Third, Lincoln student
Missouri volunteer groups regularly help
us with events and projects that
CMFCAA was more than make a huge difference in the
happy to have five loves of our clients. We love
students from the and appreciate Lincoln and we
University of look forward to furthering our
Missouri serve partnership in the future.
as interns this
spring. As
the semester

Building Beautiful Family Trees, 7

Direct Services

Easter

Care Packs

CMFCAA’s Direct Services team spent time in
March and April gearing up and planning for Easter.
Families we serve we offered a spring dinner care
pack. The meal included a ham, canned vegetables,
pasta, instant mashed potatoes, gravy,
desserts, and more.
Easter Care Packs were given in Rolla, Columbia,
Jefferson City, Osage Beach, Waynesville, and
Lebanon. This year we distributed meals to over 148
families throughout the region.
The Direct Services team is so thankful to the other
staff and our volunteers for helping us pull off these
events for our families.

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community in Central Missouri.
CMFCAA is proud to announce that its new
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In April, we celebrated the office opening with a
RibRbibobnonCCuuttttiinnggCCereemreomnyony ribbon cutting ceremony and we were shocked by
the outpouring of support we received from the
of CMFCAA‘s new Columbia Office community. We were honored to be featured on
KOMU. Seeing the way our community gathered
of CMFCAA‘s new Columbia Office around us was truly remarkable. Please stop by
and visit the new office at 3620 Interstate 70
3620 Interstate 70 Dr. SE, Drive SE, Columbia, MO 65201. Our staff are
Columbia, MO 65201 working hard to ensure better outcomes for foster,
adoptive, and kinship families.
3620 Interstate 70 Dr. SE,

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Building Beautiful Family Trees, 9

Family Finding

Across the Country, Always Close to Home

30 Days to Family Supervisor Tamara
Fish had the opportunity to help reunite
a father and son. The call for assistance
came in a 10 a.m. and by 3:30 p.m. Tamara
and the young man were on a flight to
reunite the two. Preventing children from
lingering in foster care not only helps
reduce the trauma experienced, it also
helps those familial bonds remain strong.

30 Days to Family® received a case that children was to find family members willing to
consisted of three siblings who had been take them all. Em., a 14-year-old young lady, Ev.,
removed from their mother due to abuse and a 13-year-old young man, and R. an 11-year-old
neglect allegations. The children were afraid young man had been living a life of chaos since
they would be separated into different foster they moved to Missouri from Nevada with their
homes. Unfortunately, that is exactly what mother several years before. 30 Days to Family
happened. The only way to reunite these found their father and reunited the children.

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Board Member Highlight:
Carlos Graham
BY LAUREN FITCH

CMFCAA is excited our former board chair, did an excellent job and I
wasn’t sure I could fill her shoes. It is challenging to
to announce that balance working full time and serving as board chair,
but I enjoy working with DeAnna who had this vision to
Carlos Graham has been begin with.”

elected as the new Board “Based on my own story, CMFCAA drew me in.
When I came along, there were no services like what
Chair after serving on the board for nearly eight CMFCAA provides to families. With my situation,
it would have been nice to have these services
years. We sat down with him and invited him to share available, especially since my grandparents had
already raised 12 children of their own. I think it takes
a bit more about his story. Carlos currently works at a special person to want to take someone in that is
not their biological child and say, ‘This is my son! Or
Lincoln University as Liaison for Campus, Community, this is my daughter!’”

& Government Relations. Carlos was born in Alabama “For seven years, I have dodged the board chair
position as it rolled around each term but it finally got
and adopted by his grandparents when he was only me. I also currently serve as the board chair for the
Capital Region Medical Center so I was concerned
one week old. His grandparents had already raised 12 that I may not be able to give 100% to CMFCAA.
But so far, it has been nothing but a pleasure to give
children of their own when their youngest daughter back. I currently serve on about six different boards in
Jefferson City. Originally, I planned to be in Jefferson
became pregnant with him. They immediately offered City for one year. Now, 25 years later, it has become
my home. I met my wife at Lincoln University during
to adopt Carlos so his mother could freely pursue other my first week in Jefferson City. We have two girls; one
now lives in Kansas City and the other is a junior at
things in her life. After graduating high school, Carlos Jefferson City High School. We are preparing to be
empty nesters. It has been great and I wouldn’t have it
attended Southern Illinois University and received any other way.”
 Carlos is heavily involved in Jefferson City, where he
his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in is Past-President Of Jefferson City Host Lions Club,
Past Board Chair of Central and Northern Missour i
social work. Shortly after, he moved to Jefferson City, Chapter American Red Cross, Chairman of the Board
of Directors for Capital Regional Medical Center, Board
Missouri to complete his Master’s Degree at Lincoln of Directors Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption
Association, Advisory Board for Legends Bank, United
University while also working at Lincoln in the Housing Way Leadership Committee, Board of Directors
for Special Learning Center, Board of Directors for
Department. He immediately realized that Jefferson SafetyNet, Jefferson City Housing Authority and News
Tribune Reader Advisory Board. He is also a proud
City was a good place to stay. In the year 2000 he member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (1992). He
attends One In Christ Baptist Church.
quickly became involved in the local community by

joining the Census Planning

“It’s a Committee for the City of
Jefferson.

blessing  “From that, it just

to see how the spurred on to so

organization has much more,” Carlos
moved and blossomed shares. “I served for
eight years with the
to provide necessary City Council. I termed

services to the out this April after

community.” eight glorious years in
ward four.”

“In 2015, I became a member

of CMFCAA’s Board of Directors. Back then, the

organization was made up of only a few people and

the headquarters was a small house over on Jefferson

Street where we had bats! To see how we have grown

and evolved is certainly heartwarming. It’s a blessing to

see how the organization has moved and blossomed

to provide necessary services to the community. I

became the board chair in January of this year. Carol,

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Family Development Testimonial

“When John and I started this journey, honestly parents/resource providers. We have clear and
our goal was to adopt a child without the realistic expectations of what this process looks
challenges that traditional adoption private like if our end goal is adoption. We understand
agencies have. We were looking for an alternative the terminology and much more of the legality of
to having to pay a ton of money and being on all things. Even though we may not have shaved
such a long waiting list. We talked it over and down the time from now to adoption date of a
decided that fostering to adoption might be a child, we feel like we can make a difference in so
better option. Certainly, it would be less expensive many other people’s lives from here to there.
and we felt there was a greater immediate need
for those children. We did a ton of research It was also through the course of this class and
trying to learn all the good, bad and ugly of this the conversations that were sparked from these
process and in the end decided to at least fill classes that made us realize that it’s not a do or
out the application and start classes to move die to adopt. If adoption works out, I am certain
toward that goal. Now that we have completed we will be most pleased. Even if that doesn’t work
the classes and thanks to the information/home out, we can take in and help kiddos in need, that
visits that Bri and Eric have provided along with in itself is fulfillment of what we really wanted to
the real-world experience that Alice could speak accomplish. We thought our ultimate end goal was
to, we are more confident that this was in fact the adoption and learned that it might actually just be
right path. We feel more prepared and have more to leave our legacy of doing the right thing, caring
information including who to contact for what for and sharing our positive influence on a child or,
and how to build a support system to be foster if we are lucky, children.”

Learn More About Family Development Training

STARS 27-hour certified state mandated pre-service training for prospective resource

providers who reside in the northern regions of the state.

STRONG 15-hour certified state mandated pre-service training for prospective resource

providers who reside in the southern regions of the state.

SPAULDING 12-hour certified state mandated training for prospective adoptive parents. STARS
and or STRONG certificate required to attend this training.

STARS Caregiver ​9-hour certified state mandated training for kinship/relative resource providers

YEN (Level A) 18-hour certified training to provide foster parents tools to help
children with escalated emotional and/or behavioral needs.

Sibling Bond 7-hour certified training to support sibling relationships, negative effects of
separations on siblings, preparing to better support and care for sibling groups,

minimizing the trauma of separation and more.

CPR/First Aid In-person, limited seating. State mandated and required prior to licensure

Ready, Set, Fly 5-hour certified mandated training for resource parents who have teens in their care.

For training dates and registration: mofosteradopt.com/familydevelopment

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COMMUNITY

CONNECTIONS

YOUTH PROGRAM

Pictured is CCYP client Mikki her husband has primary
unlocking the door to her first- custody over.
ever apartment. CCYP assisted
Mikki with a security deposit Pictured here is CCYP client
to assist her with having her Caleb, and his Specialist
very first apartment in her own Charlotte. Caleb was very
name. Obtaining an apartment responsible when he received his
was extremely important to income tax return. Caleb signed a
Mikki since she separated from lease for an apartment and paid
her husband, and has had to his rent ahead for the next two
overcome various obstacles months. To make his apartment
to ensure she is able to spend feel like home, CCYP provided
time with her daughter who him with a full-size mattress,
Bedsheets, towels, washcloths, a
Pictured here is CCYP client 10-piece set of dishes, five-piece
David. This is David attending measuring cups, a can opener,
the first of four college visits set 12-piece flatware set, and a
up by the CCYP Specialist Travis. 10-piece cookware set.
David is looking to attend school
this fall in the hopes of starting to
work on a business degree.

Nearly $15,000 raised for foster, adoptive, and kinship families!

Building Beautiful Family Trees, 13

K.I.N.

CONFERENCE

Knowledge • Identity • Nurture

Throughout Central Missouri, many relatives and
family friends step up to care for children when
the parents can’t. So we stepped up for them.

In June, we offered our first-ever K.I.N. Both the adults and children were treated to
Conference. It was a chance to give kinship entertainment from a pair of magicians.
providers both information and relaxation – But the heart of the conference was the
essentially a three-day conference/vacation, information provided by about 20 experts in
with food, lodging and child care provided. various aspects of kinship care and related topics.
Best of all, CMFCAA picked up the tab, Sherry Moller with the Division of Family Services
providing everything free to attendees. said the state gives more services to kinship
Several hundred people came to the event, which providers than it did 25 years ago. It was through
was held June 13-15 at the Lodge of the Four advocating for changes in state law that helped
Seasons overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. On-site put kinship providers on equal footing with other
catering included meals such as chicken strips and foster parents.
burgers for the kids and sea bass and filet mignon “I’m excited we’ve come a long way, but we still
for the adults. have a long way to go,” she said.

She said research shows that when children can’t
stay with their parents, they do best when they’re
able to stay with grandparents and other relatives.
““I can’t tell you ‘thank you’ enough, because it
really changes that child,” she said.

Attendees said they appreciated the conference
as well as the ability to connect with other
kinship providers.

Rick and Lori Cardoza of Ozark said the speakers
were excellent.

“They were connected personally,” Rick Cardoza
said. “This isn’t just bland information. It’s personal
experience combined with practical knowledge.”

Six weeks before the conference, the couple had
started caring for three children, ages 12, 14 and 16.

“It’s good to have this information up front to
avoid making mistakes,” Lori Cardoza said.

The event was such a success that we’re already
looking to sponsor a second annual K.I.N.
Conference next year. Stay tuned for details.

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Jefferson City Area [email protected]

C-Suite Managers Major Gift Manager
DeAnna Alonso,President & CEO Jennifer Wenkel [email protected]
[email protected] Jefferson City Area Communication Manager
Sarah Bashore,COO Gerry Tritz
[email protected] Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Rhiannon Franklin, CPO Crystal Wilson Family Service Manager
[email protected] Osage Beach Area
Rachel Blackmore, CDO Tamara Fish [email protected]
[email protected] Rolla Area Adoption Program Manager
Jacque Moreland, Director of Finance Sarah Angulo
[email protected] Colombia Area [email protected]
James Wormington,Director of Human Resources Youth Program Manager
[email protected]
Jennifer Wenkel, Major Gift Manager [email protected]
[email protected]
Gerry Tritz, Communication Manager Support Supervisors Quality Assurance
[email protected] Christal Jones
Crystal Wilson, Family Service Manager Coordinator Jefferson City Area
[email protected] [email protected]
Tamara Fish, Adoption Program Manager Chris Maupin Human Resources Specialist
[email protected] Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Sarah Angulo, Youth Program Manager Chase Wyckwood Volunteer Supervisor
[email protected] Columbia Area [email protected]
Support Supervisors Ben Rieke IT Supervisor
Christal Jones, Quality Assurance Coordinator Jefferson City Area [email protected]
[email protected] Kyle Stephan Marketing Supervisor
Chris Maupin,Human Resources Specialist Jefferson City Area [email protected]
[email protected]
Chase Wyckwood,Volunteer Supervisor Direct Services Department:
[email protected] Kim Van Heukelom Direct Services Supervisor
Ben Rieke, IT Supervisor Osage Beach Area [email protected]
[email protected] Gus Nash Respite Supervisor
Kyle Stephan, Marketing Supervisor Rolla Area [email protected]
[email protected]
Direct Services Department: Family Development Department:
Kim Van Heukelom,Direct Services Supervisor Eric Bowe Family Development
[email protected] Supervisor Jefferson City Area
Gus Nash, Respite Supervisor [email protected]
[email protected] Bri Lizotte Family Development
Supervisor Osage Beach Area bri@
mofosteradopt.com

Community Connections Youth Project® (CCYP®):
DCoavluidmTbriaamAmreeal l [email protected] m

Family Development Department:
Eric Bowe Family Development
Supervisor Jefferson City Area
[email protected]
Bri Lizotte Family Development
Supervisor Osage Beach Area bri@
mofosteradopt.com

Community Connections Youth Project® (CCYP®):
CDoavluidmTbriaamAmreeal l [email protected] m

C-Suite President & CEO
DeAnna Alonso [email protected]
Jefferson City Area COO
Sarah Bashore
Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Rhiannon Franklin CPO
Osage Beach Area [email protected]
Rachel Blackmore CDO
Columbia Area [email protected]
Jacque Moreland Director of Finance
Jefferson City Area
James Wormington [email protected]
Director of Human Resources

Contact Jefferson City Office- HQ Columbia Office Osage Beach Office Rolla Office
Us: 809 Swifts Hwy 3620 Interstate 70 Dr 4821 Osage Beach Parkway 400 N. Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109 Osage Beach, MO 65065 Rolla, MO 65401
SE, Columbia, MO 65201

Monday-Friday 573-298-0258

from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

C-Suite President & CEO Jefferson City Area [email protected]
DeAnna Alonso COO Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Sarah Bashore CPO Osage Beach Area
Rhiannon Franklin CDO Columbia Area [email protected]
Rachel Blackmore Director of Finance Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Jacque Moreland Director of Human Resources Jefferson City Area [email protected]
James Wormington [email protected]

Managers Major Gift Manager Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Jennifer Wenkel Communication Manager Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Gerry Tritz Family Service Manager Osage Beach Area
Crystal Wilson Adoption Program Manager Rolla Area [email protected]
Tamara Fish Youth Program Manager Colombia Area [email protected]
Sarah Angulo [email protected]

Support Supervisors Quality Assurance Coordinator Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Christal Jones Human Resources Specialist Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Chris Maupin Volunteer Supervisor Columbia Area
Chase Wyckwood IT Supervisor Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Ben Rieke Marketing Supervisor Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Kyle Stephan [email protected]

Direct Services Department: Direct Services Supervisor Osage Beach Area [email protected]
Kim Van Heukelom Rolla Area [email protected]
Gus Nash Respite Supervisor

Family Development Department: Jefferson City Area [email protected]
Eric Bowe Family Development Supervisor Osage Beach Area [email protected]
Bri Lizotte Family Development Supervisor

Community Connections Youth Project® (CCYP®):

David Trammell Youth Programs Supervisor Columbia Area [email protected]

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