University of Missouri Parent Link Kinship Navigator Program
1-833-546-4543 / 800-552-8522
Angie Nickell
parentlink@missouri.edu
https://education.missouri.edu/navigators/
Statewide
- Ongoing problem-solving support
- Virtual and in-person informational and support opportunities
- Warm handoffs to vetted community resources
- Benefit application assistance, including help completing paperwork
- Connection to low or no-cost family mediation services
- Connection to the Missouri Child Support Program
- Distribution of essential items
- Assistance with securing basic needs and finding transportation
- Connection to mental and behavioral health resources
- Assistance with accessing developmental screenings for young children”
Monday-Friday, 8AM-10PM; Saturday & Sunday, 12PM-5:00PM
The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Kinship Navigators*
573-301-4943 (Kristin) / 573-469-5756 (Joyce)
Kristin Hughes (Supervisor) / Joyce Marshall (Specialist)
kristin@mofosteradopt.com; joyce@mofosteradopt.com
24 counties (could not find on website)
Assistance navigating the child welfare, mental health, and education systems, including crisis intervention services; training and licensing assistance to relative care providers; and help accessing food, clothing, and other tangible resources
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
