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 page to find:
Supporting Your Mental Health Matters
Through our Mental Health Resources page, you can explore:
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
Scholarships for Educators
Child Care Health and Wellness
Family Child Care Network
Leadership Development Opportunities
Missouri Office of Childhood Updates
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