Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.
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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.
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
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Latest Post
Teri’s Story
Teri never imagined she would be raising her two grandsons. Through The Children’s Place, she found the support, resources, and encouragement she needed to help them heal and thrive. Along the way, Teri embraced her own journey of growth, learning new approaches to caregiving and parenting. Watch her inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and hope. This Grandparents Day, we celebrate the love, strength and dedication of grandparents everywhere. Whether they are raising grandchildren, like Teri, or providing support in countless other ways, their impact is immeasurable. Thank you to all the grandparents who step up for the children in their lives.
Latest Post
Teri’s Story
Teri never imagined she would be raising her two grandsons. Through The Children’s Place, she found the support, resources, and encouragement she needed to help them heal and thrive. Along the way, Teri embraced her own journey of growth, learning new approaches to caregiving and parenting. Watch her inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and hope. This Grandparents Day, we celebrate the love, strength and dedication of grandparents everywhere. Whether they are raising grandchildren, like Teri, or providing support in countless other ways, their impact is immeasurable. Thank you to all the grandparents who step up for the children in their lives.