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Adopt-a-Caseworker
What is Adopt-a-Caseworker? 
The Adopt-a-Caseworker program matches churches, church groups, businesses, civic groups, community groups and individuals/families with a Foster Care or foster care prevention Caseworker in Greene County, Missouri. Caseworkers tell their community partner the specific needs of children & families on their caseload. Whether it's cleaning supplies, birthday gifts or a bed, any group can make a difference!
This program allows local community members to make a direct difference in the lives of local abused & neglected children. By "adopting" the Caseworker, the child/family confidentiality is protected, only legitimate needs are shared, and the Caseworker delivers the items directly to the children & families. Then the Partner Groups get to hear the stories of gratitude, joy, reunifications with parents & adoptions--all to which they contributed! Our Partner Groups even get to help older youth aging out of foster care furnish & prepare their first apartments!
This is the first Adopt-a-Caseworker program in the State of Missouri and only 3 similar programs exist in the Nation. We have received attention statewide & beyond for this program and have served over 1,181 local children since 2009 through over 5,900 donated items with an estimated in-kind value of over $60,000!
*As of January 2012, we have 28 Caseworkers still waiting to be Adopted.
To view the program At-a-Glance, click here.
Adopt-a-Caseworker Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Page 1: Click here
FAQ Page 2: Click here
Who does the Adopt-a-Caseworker program serve?
Adopt-a-Caseworker serves children who have experienced some level of child abuse and/or neglect in Greene County, Missouri. This includes children at-risk of entering foster care, foster children, and children either returning home or being adopted after foster care.
What items are requested by Caseworkers?
Cleaning supplies, birthday items, safety latches, baby gates, cribs, high chairs, car seats, dressers, bus passes, help paying for automobile repairs, beds, hygiene items, lice kits, life books, household items and other items not provided by other local agencies. All items either help improve a child's well-being, the ability of foster parents to care for a child, biological parents reunite with their children after foster care or help older youth in foster care reach independent living.
How much does it cost?
If you want to adopt a Caseworker, your level of participation in the program is up to you. Most items are donated and can be used or new. If you choose to put a monthly amount in your budget to fulfill Caseworker requests, $50-$100 per month is recommended. Your group decides which requests you are able & willing to fulfill. There is no obligation to fulfill every request.
Who can Adopt-a-Caseworker?
Any person, family, group or church that wants to. We have Partners that range from 1 person to thousands of people!
How are "matches" made?
The Ambassadors for Children Director assigns matches based on your preferences and Caseworker supervisor recommendations.
Want a Presentation for your Group?
Click here to schedule a presentation by the Ambassadors for Children Director or the Speaker's Bureau. We'll answer your questions & let you decide if Adopt-a-Caseworker is a good fit for your group.
Partner Group Resources
Caseworker Resources
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