Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.
Our Core Programs
Mission
Vision
Meet Rudy Bear
This friendly face greets all who arrive at The Children’s Place. Warm, welcoming and playful, Rudy Bear shows children this is a Place for them.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Children’s Place celebrates people from every color, race, ethnicity, place of origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, socio-economic status, family structure, and those with differences in ability.
The Children's Place on Wheels
Our new mobile mental health unit The Children’s Place on Wheels is hitting the road, bringing mental health services to young children throughout Kansas City.
Become a Healing Hero
Make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout the year when you become a Healing Hero, one of our monthly donors. Even a few dollars a month adds up to a huge impact!
Upcoming Events
Join us at one of our popular events to enjoy a fun night out with friends while supporting young children’s mental health.
Latest Post
Mahj for a Cause 2025
More than 100 mahjong aficionados gathered earlier this week for Mahj for a Cause! Thank you to all who joined us for this lively morning that raised more than $14,000 for The Children’s Place! Thank you especially to our Guardian Angels, a group of former members of our Angel Board, who take the lead on this event and step up to help in so many ways at The Children’s Place.
Latest Post
Mahj for a Cause 2025
More than 100 mahjong aficionados gathered earlier this week for Mahj for a Cause! Thank you to all who joined us for this lively morning that raised more than $14,000 for The Children’s Place! Thank you especially to our Guardian Angels, a group of former members of our
