Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.
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Mission
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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.
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!
Save the Date for Taste at The Place!
Join us on September 12 as we taste the best that Kansas City has to offer with samples from local restaurants, food trucks, breweries, distilleries, coffee shops and more at this special event outside The Children’s Place.
Latest Post
Taylor’s Story
Each year The Children’s Place works with hundreds of children ages eight and younger who have experienced some of the worst storms life has to offer. Through mental health therapy coupled with in-depth relationships, these young children receive the care they need to heal from their past traumatic events and thrive. Meet Taylor Just one of the many stories of The Children’s Place, in Taylor’s first few years of life,
Latest Post
Taylor’s Story
Each year The Children’s Place works with hundreds of children ages eight and younger who have experienced some of the worst storms life has to offer. Through mental health therapy coupled with in-depth relationships, these young children receive the care they need to heal from their past traumatic
