The Children's Place

Join us for Party for The Place: Dusk to Dawn on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Muehlebach Tower. A moody evening inspired by the hopeful journey from dusk to the first light of dawn, honoring stories of resilience and strength that unfold every day at The Children’s Place. Together we will bring hope to life’s darkest moments, sharing a journey of healing, growth and the promise of new beginnings. Sponsorship packages now available: https://lnkd.in/gEiAH-iK

The lives of the children and families we serve are often in flux, with many children in the care of the Children's Division and facing potential changing placements. Sometimes that means their situations might change rapidly, and they may no longer be able to come to The Children's Place for outpatient therapy or our Day Treatment program. These changes are always hard for both the children and our staff, but they are a real part of the work that we do here at The Children's Place. One of our Child & Family Therapists Abby Davis recently summed it up well: "Healing doesn’t always happen in a linear fashion, and we certainly don’t always get to see it to the end," she said. "That doesn’t mean we stop believing in it, though. Sometimes kids have to leave our services before we would wish, and when that happens, we always send well wishes and hope for the best. I think it is important that we are able to offer that to all of our families, for whatever length of time we get to be part of their journey." Thank you to our frontline staff who play such a vital role in these children's healing journeys day in and day out.

Join our team! The Children's Place is currently hiring for: 🍎 Early Education Teacher 📝 Grant Writer From staff potlucks to lively birthday celebrations, our team works hard but also plays hard. More importantly, our staff is unified around a passion for restoring childhood for little ones who have experienced traumatic events. Learn more about these positions and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/gwEMfdzs

A glimpse into play therapy: Not only did this baby doll enjoy her snack after a long day of shopping, but she also got a hand tattoo! In play therapy, toys provide words for young children, so our therapists carefully curate a wide range of toys in their play spaces to ensure children have the words they need to heal. Dolls, in particular, give children the chance to practice being calm, gentle and caring. It's obvious that this baby doll was well cared for during the session, and even got a fun tattoo too!

The Children’s Place is closed again today due to unsafe road conditions. Stay safe!

Mahj for a Cause is back, by popular demand! Calling all mahjong lovers (and beginners, too!)—get ready for a day filled with fun, food and making a difference for The Children’s Place! Gather three friends and register your team to enjoy some friendly competition along with brunch, all while supporting children's mental health. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase for the chance to win some amazing prize packages. Whether you're a seasoned pro or brand new to the tiles, all skill levels are welcome! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ghw_Hegm 🀄️

The Children's Place will be closed again Wednesday, January 8, due to poor road conditions. We hope everyone is staying warm and safe!

The Children's Place will once again be closed Tuesday, January 7, because of unsafe road conditions. Feeling stuck inside? Our team of therapists put together a great list of activities families can do while staying home!

The Children’s Place will be closed Monday, January 6, due to the weather. Stay warm and safe!

Ring ring! Our VP of People & Culture knows that when a child tells you the toy phone is ringing, you answer it! There's nothing better than when our little friends visit our administrative wing--even when it brings extra phone calls!