The Children's Place

The Children's Place The Children’s Place: Where children and families heal from life's deepest hurts.

Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.This month, we hold space for the children, families and communities w...
09/10/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

This month, we hold space for the children, families and communities whose lives have been touched by su***de.

Every child deserves caring adults, supportive relationships and safe places to express their feelings. By fostering connection, emotional well-being and open conversations about mental health, we can help children build resilience and know they are never alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

***dePreventionAwarenessMonth

Rudy Bear here! I heard it's National Teddy Bear Day and I had to join in on the fun!Did you know teddy bears can be mor...
09/09/2026

Rudy Bear here! I heard it's National Teddy Bear Day and I had to join in on the fun!
Did you know teddy bears can be more than just cuddly companions? For many children, a favorite teddy bear provides comfort during tough moments, helps them manage big feelings and offers a sense of security when they're trying something new.

At The Children's Place, I get to be part of that comfort and connection every day. From welcoming children and families through our doors to cheering them on throughout their journey, I'm here to remind every child that they are seen, valued and supported.

Just like other beloved teddy bears, I know that sometimes all it takes is a familiar face, a warm hug or a trusted friend by your side to help you feel brave and confident.

Because every child deserves a snuggly friend of their own to help handle the ups and downs of life.

Escape to the mountain air for the cost of a $50 raffle ticket!For just $50, you can have a chance to win a 5-day, 4-nig...
09/09/2026

Escape to the mountain air for the cost of a $50 raffle ticket!

For just $50, you can have a chance to win a 5-day, 4-night stay at a luxury home in Keystone, Colorado. The winner will be drawn at Taste at The Place on September 24 but no need to be present to win.

Grab your ticket today: childrensplacekc.org/keystone-raffle

Did you know that reading to a child supports their mental health as well as their academic development?Reading together...
09/08/2026

Did you know that reading to a child supports their mental health as well as their academic development?

Reading together can be deeply regulating for both children and caregivers, especially when it is part of a predictable daily routine. When a caregiver and child curl up with a book, they share meaningful one-on-one time, physical closeness and focused attention that help strengthen attachment and build emotional security.

Books can also spark conversations about feelings, encourage empathy and open the door to new ideas and experiences.

This World Literacy Day, take a few minutes to read with a child in your life. The impact may last far beyond the story.

🎉🐾 One birthday celebration? Not for Duo Dog Coleman. We're making it a whole birthday week!Yesterday, we hosted a birth...
09/04/2026

🎉🐾 One birthday celebration? Not for Duo Dog Coleman. We're making it a whole birthday week!

Yesterday, we hosted a birthday party for our favorite canine and all his closest friends. The kiddos had fun creating puppy-themed snack bags before joining Coleman in enjoying his favorite treat: ice!

A huge thank you to our fabulous Angel Board for sponsoring the puppy chow bar, and to Angel Board members and two of Coleman's biggest fans, Lindsey Bruns and Britt Snorgrass, for sponsoring the Shivers Ice Truck. The kids loved their rainbow shaved ice, and Coleman enjoyed his with a splash of chicken broth. Although, if you've met Coleman, you know he loves ice so much he'd happily eat it plain!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Coleman's first birthday at The Children's Place so special!

With school back in session, The Children's Place on Wheels has been busy revisiting all of our friends at local early e...
09/04/2026

With school back in session, The Children's Place on Wheels has been busy revisiting all of our friends at local early education centers and schools!

Some of our host sites continued through the summer, and we also met with many of our clients from The Children's Place on Wheels here at our main location through the summer if their school wasn't open. But there's nothing like being back on campus and part of the routine!

The Children's Place on Wheels visits six host sites each week, meeting with children for appointment-based play therapy sessions in this retrofitted mini bus. Last year the bus hosted 310 mental health therapy sessions. We can't wait to see what healing takes place on the bus this school year!

We need backpacks!Have you seen any backpacks on clearance now that kids are back in school? We are in need of new backp...
09/03/2026

We need backpacks!

Have you seen any backpacks on clearance now that kids are back in school? We are in need of new backpacks here at The Children's Place! We use these backpacks to transport canned food home with the children we serve, so they get very heavy use!

New backpacks (15"-17") can be dropped off during business hours, or you can donate easily from our Amazon wish list and they will be shipped right to us: https://bit.ly/3USwUaS

Thank you!

Tickets are now on sale for Taste at The Place, presented by Centric! Don't miss out on the best happy hour tasting even...
09/01/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Taste at The Place, presented by Centric! Don't miss out on the best happy hour tasting event of the year, taking place this year on Thursday, September 24.

Enjoy food and drink samples (while supplies last) from:
🔹Akoya Omakase
🔹Añejo Modern Mexican Cuisine
🔹 BKS Artisan Ales
🔹Chan Teas
🔹District Biskuits
🔹Fika Coffee KC
🔹Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café
🔹KC Pancake Co.
🔹Minsky's Pizza
🔹One Life Spirits
🔹Sauced
🔹Triune

And the opportunity to shop at these community partners:
🔹Dog Mom Club
🔹Herbs n' Harlem
🔹KC Cowboy
🔹Mulligan’s Country Club
🔹ROOTS
🔹SHOP LOCAL KC

This popular event typically sells out, so grab your tickets before it's too late! Looking for the best deal? Donate $100 or more to one of our Tastemaker campaigns, and you receive TWO tickets to Taste at The Place!

https://bit.ly/4x5ZT8t

08/31/2026

Happy birthday to the one and only Duo Dog Coleman!

The most popular member of The Children's Place's team turns THREE today! Coleman celebrated by visiting each of our Day Treatment classrooms and delivering invitations to his birthday party later this week. Stay tuned for more birthday week fun!

What a memorable day we had yesterday at our annual Gratitude Bruncheon! More than 200 friends of The Children's Place j...
08/28/2026

What a memorable day we had yesterday at our annual Gratitude Bruncheon! More than 200 friends of The Children's Place joined us for this special event celebrating the many generous people who have supported our work this past year. Thank you especially to Patty & Don Kincaid, who generously sponsored the event.

Congratulations to our 2026 Gratitude Bruncheon honorees:
- Brad Johnson & Family - Legacy Award
- Commerce Bank - Champions of Philanthropy
- Christina Puckett - Community Impact Award
- Susan Jones - Advocate for Hope
- Jae Gray - Volunteer of the Year
- Quinton Smith or 3Q1 Prints - Emerging Philanthropist of the Year

Address

6401 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO
64131

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18163631898

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