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Our Treatment Approach

We offer a full range of treatment, preventative and educational services to children and families, which include in-home intensive and residential treatment programs, a special education school and community-based services. Our Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAP) brings hope and healing to children and youth who have experienced severe trauma and struggle with attachment-related difficulties.

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Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) formerly Western Missouri Mental Health Center is an agency for the Department of Mental Health. The facility is located on Hospital Hill in the heart of Kansas City and provides comprehensive psychiatric care to patients from Kansas City and the seven surrounding counties. CBM serves as one of the major training sites for the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Department of Psychiatry, fulfilling academic and research needs. In January 2004, WMMHC moved into a new 230,000 square foot, 5-story facility.

CBM currently operates 65 adult acute beds and 25 adult residential beds. CBM operates three group homes in the community.

CBM serves the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area and surrounding counties with intensive and specialized behavioral health treatments. The Center focuses its services on bridging the gap between physical and behavioral medicine with an emphasis on wellness. Students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows are trained at CBM to deliver integrated physical and behavioral health care. The Center provides a therapeutic approach to recovery that assists individuals to progress regardless of their limitations or symptoms. CBM utilizes evidence based diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in a holistic approach to patient treatment.

Sixty Five Joint Commission accredited and CMS certified hospital beds

25 Joint Commission accredited and waiver certified residential group home beds

Staffed by faculty physicians, faculty psychologists, nurses, faculty pharmacists, social workers, psychiatric technicians and rehabilitation therapists.

Admissions are limited to patients who qualify according to RsMo..... who are in need of competency restoration and aggressive inpatient treatment.

CBM's aftercare planning involves the patient/guardian, families and the Missouri State Department of Mental Health system of community mental health centers.

Goals

The Administrative Department consists of the senior leadership of this organization. It has the overall responsibility to ensure that the goals of the organization are met. Specifically, these goals are:

Provision of innovative active treatment through an interdisciplinary team that meets or exceeds the needs of our patients.

Provide care regardless of ability to pay.

Develop a performance improvement program where employees are valued and encouraged to be participative and fiscally responsible.

Contribute to the care of severely mentally ill individuals through clinical research.

Enhance student/training affiliations to become a Center of Excellence in the care of the mentally ill.

In addition to the above goals, more specific departmental goals and objectives are developed and implemented yearly.

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Medically Complex Care At Nexus Health Systems

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Beacon Mental Health - New Look, Same Programs, Same Care

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Beacon Mental Health - New Look, Same Programs, Same Care, Hope, Integrity and Responsiveness

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Everyone has a unique map on the journey to achieving personal success. Although we are each on different paths, we all have the same need to set goals that maximize outcomes. It is important to us at SMARTER STEPS® that caregivers and professionals maintain the highest level of competency when charting the future for individuals with disabilities and health issues.

OUR MISSION

To empower busy caregivers and professionals with strategies for developing educational and health care or rehabilitation goals that are attainable.

The objectives of the SMARTER STEPS® process are:

1. To empower caregivers and professionals to utilize compliant strategies that meet legal mandates, reimbursement policies, and evidence-based guidelines surrounding educational and therapeutic planning.
2. To train caregivers and professionals on how to use the SMARTER STEPS® resources to optimize outcomes.
3. To improve collaborative partnerships among professionals and caregivers by providing them with a common set of user-friendly tools and terminology.

OUR STORY

Kelly Ott and Lara Wakefield met in 1992 as graduate students at the University of Missouri, Columbia, in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. It was a time before email and smartphones, when medical charts were still hand written. IEP documentation was required in carbon copy, triplicate form. Over the years, they gained experience in a variety of settings, having worn many different hats as both professionals and caregivers.

One of the biggest pain points that Kelly and Lara realized on their respective journeys, was the struggle that caregivers and professionals have with developing meaningful, user-friendly goals that meet best practices and compliance requirements. Kelly and Lara have experienced first hand the challenges of excessive paperwork and time restraints. They have witnessed the parent frustration and disputes that result with poorly developed goals.

After two decades of research and practice, Kelly and Lara created a process designed to alleviate the pain of goal development. The S.M.A.R.T.E.R Steps® approach was published in 2016. The results are effective, time-saving goal development tips that allows everyone involved to focus on what really matters - progress.

MEET THE OWNERS

SMARTER Steps® is a national consulting partnership that allows you to team up with Kelly Ott and Lara Wakefield to craft an action plan. Known as the "Goal Gurus", Kelly and Lara each bring over 25 years of experience from the education and healthcare fields.

Kelly and Lara educate caregivers and professionals across settings on best practices and compliance for goal development with a variety of user-friendly tools and services. They provide webinars, products, membership newsletters and consultation services.

LARA WAKEFIELD, MHS, PHD, CCC-SLP

Lara has over 25 years of experience as a Parent Advocate and Speech-Language Pathologist. Her main focus is fostering an inclusive mindset so that children with disabilities and their non-disabled peers can learn and socialize together. She has conducted research in the areas of inclusive collaboration for classroom-based services receiving grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Lara assists families and professionals with exploring the research behind evidence-based practices and determining the various educational options available for each child.

Lara's experience and training includes:

Wrightslaw Workshop on Parent Advocacy for IDEA
Doctorate of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Master of Health Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Clinical Certificate of Competence from American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Missouri State Board of Healing Arts License to practice Speech-Language Pathology
SEAT Training with the Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys
Work experience in schools, hospital and clinic settings including inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and home health
Advocacy in bi-partisan effort for passing laws that prohibit school districts from investigating themselves in abuse allegations
Advocacy in bi-partisan efforts for passing safer regulations for Seclusion and Restraint Laws
Advocacy with multiple agencies for parents and schools to have the Right to Record IEP/504 Meetings in Missouri
Advocacy work in the areas of insurance coverage for rehabilitative therapies, Medicaid reimbursement and county tax levies for research for people with disabilities in Missouri
Consultation with educators and healthcare providers on how to document evaluations and services in user-friendly ways for school teams to understand diagnoses and interventions
Advocacy work for families on how to communicate with health care providers and educators about evaluations and interventions to improve services

KELLY OTT, MED, MHS, CCC-SLP

With over 25 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, consultant, educator and administrator, Kelly has served children and adults with a diverse range of speech, language, swallowing, learning and communication needs. She has provided direct speech pathology services, specialized educational services, professional development training, business communication and presentation training. Kelly is an IEP consultant dedicated to providing specialized strategies for achievement.

Kelly's experience and training includes:

Master of Health Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Missouri, Columbia
Master of Education in Administration from the William Woods University, Fulton Missouri
Clinical Certificate of Competence from American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Missouri State Board of Healing Arts License to practice Speech-Language Pathology
Lifetime Missouri Teacher Certified for Pre-K through 12th grade as Speech-Language Specialist
Missouri Administration Certification K-8
Work experience in schools, hospital and clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities and home health
Post-graduate training in the areas of modified barium swallows, FEES, AAC, cleft palate, voice disorders, management of auditory processing disorder diagnosis, feeding, quality of life issues, VitalStim training, FIM training, NOMs training and accreditation reviews
Continuing education presenter for professionals managing various learning techniques and medical diagnoses that affect learning, communication, and feeding
Coordinator of social skills groups and parent training programs for individuals with various medical/learning diagnoses in mid-Missouri
Consultant to health care providers, educators and social workers on providing intervention options to complement individual treatment plans and outcomes

SMARTER STEPS®, LLC
9 East Ridgeley Rd.
Columbia, Missouri 65203

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7 Ways Schizophrenia Impacts Education

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that impairs an individual's thinking, behavior, and emotions. Characterized by a distorted and disorganized perception of reality, schizophrenia presents significant barriers to learning. However, students diagnosed with schizophrenia are often eligible for a variety of accommodations, modifications, and services under IDEA, reducing barriers to academic success and assisting with the management of their symptoms. The first step in supporting students with schizophrenia is to gain an understanding of the various ways in which their condition impacts their academic experience.
How does schizophrenia impact a student's education?
1. Disorganized Thinking

Students with schizophrenia often struggle with disorganized thinking, which is commonly identified by their tendency to abruptly switch from one topic to another, exhibiting unusual speech patterns, or giving verbal responses that are incoherent or nonsensical. Disorganized thinking has been linked to unusual activity in regions of the brain associated with:

These impairments make it difficult for students to grasp what they're being taught, or to provide verbal or written responses, making typical homework, classroom, and testing expectations incredibly challenging.

2. Confusing Reality

A common symptom of schizophrenia is confusing reality with dreams, television, or other fictional scenarios due to delusions and/or hallucinations. Delusions are beliefs that are not based in reality, such as being convinced that their classmates are private investigators hired to track them. Hallucinations involve seeing, smelling, feeling, tasting or hearing things that do not exist, such as vividly seeing a deceased relative, feeling a crawling sensation on their arms, or hearing threatening voices. These cognitive distortions can be terribly distressing, making it difficult for students with schizophrenia to remain alert and focused on learning. After a student has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, they may be eligible under the Emotional Disturbance Category of IDEA to receive a modified curriculum, related services, and accommodations to create a learning environment that is sensitive to their symptoms.

Click here to learn more about how an Individualized Education Program can support your student.

3. Isolation

Social relationships are a key element to an optimal academic experience, which disadvantages students with schizophrenia who often feel alone or "othered" by their condition. Schizophrenia commonly causes students to have trouble reading social cues, building friendships, or developing strong connections with teachers. Some exhibit a "flat affect" meaning they show no emotional expression, while others experience a complete lack of motor or verbal responses, hindering any opportunity to meaningfully interact with others. To avoid the anxiety and social pressures of typical academic settings, some students with schizophrenia may stop attending school altogether.

4. Depression and Irritability

Social and educational successes are important factors in a student's identity. Schizophrenia disrupts these dynamics, contributing to low self-esteem, irritability, or periods of debilitating depression. Students with schizophrenia struggle with emotional regulation and are more likely to self-harm, or abuse substances which can provoke harmful psychoses.

5. Low Motivation

Depending on the severity of a student's symptoms, they may have trouble finding the motivation to carry out daily tasks such as studying, completing homework, and basic self-care. Academically, this can lead to delayed educational advancement. Consulting an educational psychologist can help you identify the various mental, emotional, and neurological conditions that, alongside schizophrenia, may be contributing to your student's low motivation.

6. Abnormal or Inappropriate Behaviors

Students with schizophrenia may engage in behaviors that are inappropriate or at odds with what is expected for their age. They may be quick to become agitated, behave as if they are much younger than they are, or engage in private actions in public. These behavioral differences make it challenging for students with schizophrenia to adhere to typical classroom expectations.

7. Attention and Memory Problems

Schizophrenia can cause attention and memory problems in students, impairing organization and focus in class. Because schizophrenia has some overlapping symptoms with conditions such as ADHD and dissociative personality disorder, diagnostic testing is a critical first step in securing an accurate diagnosis and appropriate support for affected students.
Do you suspect that your student may have schizophrenia? Schedule your consultation below to learn about our psychological diagnostic services.

How Our Experienced Diagnosticians Can Help

While schizophrenia is a chronic and complex condition, individuals with schizophrenia are still capable and deserving of living fulfilling lives with effective support. If your student is impacted by schizophrenia, our doctors can provide comprehensive testing to evaluate the various ways their education is being impaired and provide tools and guidance for securing effective IEP support.

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If a loved one has a learning difference or other condition that impacts their mental health and education, you may feel lost in determining the best ways to support them.

Our Diagnosticians can provide psychological testing to remove the
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More about Variations Psychology

Variations Psychology is a group practice specializing in diagnostic testing to identify psychological conditions.

Our comprehensive evaluations test for conditions that impact mental health and development such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disorders, and developmental delays.

In addition to diagnostic services, we offer Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) of K-12 students to assess needs for accommodations in school and determine their appropriate placements. IEEs provide an objective second opinion on existing IEP and 504 Plans.

For K-12 and post-secondary students, we offer evaluations to assess needs for accommodations on standardized tests, college entrance exams (e.g. - SAT, ACT, AP Exams), and graduate and professional licensing exams (e.g. - MCAT, LSAT, GRE, CBEST, NCLEX, GMAT, CA Cosmetology Exam, CA Contractors State Licensing Exam, CA Bar Exam).

Schedule your consultation below to learn how our diagnostic services can support you and your family.

Variations Psychology is located in Newport Beach, CA and provides psychological testing to residents throughout Orange County and its surrounding areas including Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Irvine, Shady Canyon, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Coto de Caza, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Pelican Hill, Crystal Cove, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Lake Forest, Huntington Beach, Sunset Beach, Seal Beach, and more.

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Shinn. M.M. (Year Unsure). 8 Reasons to Get Your Kid Tested by an Educational Psychologist. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/8-reasons-to-get-your-kid-tested-by-an-educational-psychologist

Shinn. M.M. (2022). "Could I Have ADHD?": 7 Tips to Identify and Manage Executive Functioning Challenges. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/could-i-have-adhd-7-tips-to-identify-and-manage-executive-functioning-challenge

Shinn. M.M. (2020). Diagnostic Testing: 6 Reasons it's the Best First Step Before Therapy or Educational Services Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/diagnostic-testing-6-reasons-its-the-best-first-step-before-therapy-or-educational-services

Shinn. M.M. (2019). "How Can I Boost My Self-Esteem?" 10 Tips to Be Your Most-Confident-You. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/how-can-i-boost-my-self-esteem-10-tips-to-be-your-most-confident-you

Shinn. M.M. (2019). How Do I Talk to My Teen About Drugs and Alcohol? Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/how-do-i-talk-to-my-teen-about-drugs-and-alcohol

Shinn. M.M. (2021). Is My Child or Teen Depressed? 10 Tell-Tale Questions to Consider. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/is-my-child-or-teen-depressed-10-tell-tale-questions-to-consider

Shinn. M.M. (2022). My Kid Has an Emotional Disability - Can They Qualify For an IEP? Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/my-kid-has-an-emotional-disability-can-they-qualify-for-an-iep

Shinn. M.M. (2019). My Kid Might be Held Back a Grade - What Do I Do?! Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/my-kid-might-be-held-back-a-grade-what-do-i-do

Shinn. M.M. (2021). My Kid Refuses to Go to School - What Could be the Cause? Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/my-kid-refuses-to-go-to-school-what-could-be-the-cause-gnmey

Shinn. M.M. (2019). Preventing Suicide in Students: How 3-6 Questions Can Save Lives. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/preventing-student-suicide-with-just-a-few-simple-questions

Shinn. M.M. (2020). Understanding Education Plans: A Parent's Guide to 504s and IEPs. Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/understanding-education-plans-a-parents-guide-to-504s-and-ieps

Shinn. M.M. (2022). Why Isn't My Kid Making Any Friends? Psychologically Speaking. [Variations Psychology blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.variationspsychology.com/blogs/why-isnt-my-kid-making-any-friends

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5 Incredibly Fun GAMES to Teach Self-Regulation (Self-Control) | Social Emotional Learning

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Campaign for TraumaInformed Policy & Practice

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Step-By-Step Guide to Wellness Planning with Dr. Sandra Bloom

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Developing a Mental Wellness Plan - Teacher Wellness Tips

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Music Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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LHC Better Living: Autism and Art Therapy

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Animation to explain EMDR therapy to Children

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Radical Acceptance: How to Change Your Life by Accepting it First | DBT Skills from Experts

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DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance And Distress Tolerance

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How This Type of Therapy Can Be Helpful for ADHD (CBT Therapy)

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The power of being seen: we can transform the child welfare system | Matt Anderson | TEDxGreensboro

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Resources for Foster Parents in St. Charles County MO

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Resources for Foster Parents in St. Charles County MO

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Missouri's initiative to End Human Trafficking

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Missouri's initiative to End Human Trafficking

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Missouri Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (MCAHT)

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New Statewide Collaborative Aims to End Human Trafficking

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/PRNewswire/ -- Poised at the intersection of major federal interstates with access to large cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver, Missouri is…

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CATE - The Missouri Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation

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CATE is a collaborative effort of agencies and individuals building a community movement to prevent and respond to human trafficking & exploitation through advocacy, public policy, education, and direct outreach strategies.

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Resources | Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking

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Eastern District of MO Human Trafficking Task Force

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Missouri Office of Refugee Administration

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Human Trafficking — Missouri Office of Refugee Administration

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Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor against his/her will. Force, fraud or coercion do not need to be present if the individual in commercial sex is under 18 years old. For more information about human trafficking, click here.

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Healing Action is committed to combating commercial sexual exploitation through a multi-system approach of creating awareness by sharing our experience / strength / hope with others, advocacy with/on behalf of survivors for programs and services needed to empower them, and healing action to create spaces where all can thrive.

awareness by sharing advocacy for survivors healing action to thrive

St. Louis is ranked as the 16th top city for Human Trafficking in the United States. How You Can Help

To date Healing Action has provided support to over 200 survivors and currently has a list of 90 active survivors receiving services.

Since 2005, Katie has been raising awareness about commercial sexual exploitation through speaking about her own experience as a survivor, mentoring other survivors and consulting with agencies that support victims of violence.

Katie currently holds a Masters in Social Work from Washington University in Saint Louis, as well as a Bachelor in Social Work from Metropolitan State University.

Service Management is available to help insure that basic needs are met and set survivors up for success. Services are typically delivered one-on-one with survivors to assist with meeting basic needs (food, clothing, housing), substance use treatment, legal and medical needs, and providing support and transportation for appointments in the community.

Peer Support is the giving and receiving of support between people with a common experience. Services are centered around recovery, rebuilding, and relationships. Supportive groups and one-on-one coaching sessions are led by a Missouri Certified Peer Specialist that focus on specifictopics each session and survivor-directed goal setting and monitoring.

Therapy at Healing Action is provided to support survivors through a process of growth and healing. Therapy is a long-term support and treatment option offered to help survivors understand and process their trauma. Trauma therapy utilizes trauma-focused treatment modalities to provide individual counseling, group counseling, and group psychoeducation.

Transportation assistance is provided by Healing Action to connect survivors to their community and reduce barriers to recovery. Survivors use transportation assistance for attending services at Healing Action, accessing treatment and groups, and going to school or employment. Assistance is provided in the form of bus passes and gift cards to Healing Action members.

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As we continue to grow we are in continuous need of office items, supplies for the women we serve.

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Healing Action - Serving Survivors of Sex Exploitation

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Skip to content Healing Action is committed to combating commercial sexual exploitation through a multi-system approach of creating awareness by sharing our experience / strength / hope with others, advocacy with/on behalf of survivors for programs and services needed to empower them, and healing action to create spaces where all can thrive.

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The Youth Pride Association (YPA) is a nonprofit that works to address the alarming and substantial hardships LGBTQ youth face in schools.

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Adoption & Foster Care Resources for LGBTQ+ Parents

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Adoption & Foster Care Resources for LGBTQ+ Parents

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Adoption and Foster Care Resources for LGBTQ+ Parents

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Whether you are looking to adopt or become a foster parent, LGBTQ+ individuals exploring these avenues to parenthood should be educated and prepared for…

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Resources for those living in Poverty in St. Louis, MO

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Resources for those living in Poverty in St. Louis, MO

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Get plugged into a ministry at Central

God has a purpose for us all. Each of us has gifts and talents that are useful for the body of Christ. There are plenty of opportunities here for you! We want to grow our ministry with you as a part of it!

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Central Baptist Church is a family. We invite you to join us where you can meet Jesus.