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.
This is a Place for You
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
A traveling mental health therapy playroom in a new minibus expertly retrofitted for this purpose, The Children’s Place on Wheels eliminates the barrier of transportation and brings mental health services directly to young children at schools, early education centers and more.
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!
of families reported in our 2025 caregiver survey that they would recommend The Children's Place
children and families served since 1978
children and families served in 2025
bus trips to transport children to Day Treatment in 2025
The Children's Place Events
Latest Post
Volunteer of the Year – Jae Gray
Jae Gray first saw the impact of The Children’s Place when they were working as a Jackson County foster care case manager early in their career. They told us about one particular memory, connecting two preschool-aged boys with our services then watching them experience transformational healing. “As a survivor of profound trauma, I know that the children and families who enter our doors can have abundant lives on the other side of the extremely difficult work it takes to heal,” Jae told us. “Volunteering at The Children’s Place allows me to show up for my neighbors and for my younger self, […]
Latest Post
Volunteer of the Year – Jae Gray
Jae Gray first saw the impact of The Children’s Place when they were working as a Jackson County foster care case manager early in their career. They told us about one particular memory, connecting two preschool-aged boys with our services then watching them experience transformational healing. “As a survivor of profound trauma, I know that the children and families who enter our doors can have abundant lives on the other side of the extremely difficult work it takes to heal,” Jae told us. “Volunteering at The Children’s Place allows me to show up for my neighbors and for my younger self, […]