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.
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.
Give Hope
Partner with us as we restore childhood for local children who have experienced life’s deepest hurts. When you make a gift to The Children’s Place, you make a lasting impact on a child’s life and the community.
Party for The Place 2023
Strut onto the dance floor for a glamorous evening of impact at Party for The Place: Studio 45!
Join us for one night only as we celebrate 45 years of The Children’s Place through this exclusive event of disco and revelry!
Latest Post
Magical Moment: Writing Her Name
Every day we get the chance to witness the most magical moments in the children we serve. One of the 5-year-olds in our Day Treatment program has been struggling with letters and numbers. One day, her teacher Ms. Stephanie decided to try something new. She said “Let’s pretend you’re a crab! Where are your pinchers?” When she held out her hands, Ms. Stephanie took her dominant hand and placed a
Latest Post
Magical Moment: Writing Her Name
Every day we get the chance to witness the most magical moments in the children we serve. One of the 5-year-olds in our Day Treatment program has been struggling with letters and numbers. One day, her teacher Ms. Stephanie decided to try something new. She said “Let’s pretend
