Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri

Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri provides safe, nurturing temporary shelter for children ages birth through 17 while their parents work through a family crisis. Located in Joplin, the organization serves families at no cost and allows children to remain in their parents’ custody during their stay.

Family crises may involve homelessness, hospitalization, missing food or utilities, or a parent seeking treatment or facing incarceration. Children’s Haven supports children with daily care, meals, educational assistance, transportation to school and appointments, activities, and case management that connects families with additional resources.

Learn more about the organization’s services through the official Children’s Haven website. Families seeking broader housing resources can also review Missouri homeless assistance information and federal assistance resources.