--- title: Supporting Families in Their Time of Need description: Choosing the right child care is easier with Child Care Aware® of Missouri, offering tools and support to help you make informed decisions confidently. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Katelyns%20partner%20pub%20pics%20(46).png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) Open main menu Close main menu [Child Care Keeps Missouri Working℠](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/child-care-keeps-missouri-working) # Supporting Families in Their Time of Need [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post via Email](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3ESupporting+Families+in+Their+Time+of+Need%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post%3A+https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cckmw-supporting-families-in-their-time-of-need) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cckmw-supporting-families-in-their-time-of-need) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/cckmw-supporting-families-in-their-time-of-need) ![mother and child hugging](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Katelyns%20partner%20pub%20pics%20(46).png) Parenting is rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, especially during times of stress, uncertainty, or crisis. Whether you’re facing a personal emergency, dealing with a mental health challenge, or just trying to hold everything together, you are not alone. At Child Care Aware® of Missouri, we’re here to support your family, not just with child care, but with connections to resources that can help you through life’s hardest moments. When Life Feels Heavy, Support Is Available We believe families deserve access to resources that help them feel safe, supported, and seen. If you or someone in your family is in crisis or struggling emotionally, there are trusted places to turn for help. Visit our [Crisis Resources](https://mochildcareaware.org/cckmw-crisis-resources/) page to find: - Domestic violence shelters and hotlines - Reporting suspected abuse or neglect - Support for homeless children through Missouri’s school districts Supporting Your Mental Health Matters Through our [Mental Health Resources](https://mochildcareaware.org/cckmw-mental-health/) page, you can explore: - Suicide prevention and mental health crisis lines - Community Mental Health Centers - Help for substance use or mental illness - Perinatal and postpartum depression resources When parents are supported emotionally, children benefit too. You deserve to feel strong, connected, and cared for. ---   Explore our other Child Care Aware® of Missouri resources: [Clock Hour Training](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/free-clock-hour-training) [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) [Child Care Health and Wellness](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/child-care-nutrition-and-physical-activity) [Family Child Care Network](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/family-child-care-network) [Leadership Development Opportunities](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/leadership-development-opportunities) [Missouri Office of Childhood Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/missouri-office-of-childhood-updates) [Show Me Child Care Resources](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/show-me-child-care-resources) [Support Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/support-child-care-aware) [Community Data](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/community-data) [Join Our Team](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/join-our-team) [Resources to Build Your Business ](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/resources-to-build-your-business)         #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram