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An additional solution in the foster care crisis

As of April 2025, over 11,000 children still populate the foster care system in the state of Missouri, and although that number is down from the all-time highs of previous years, that volume of clients is overwhelming at times for the State of Missouri Children’s Division to manage.

The healing provided by MBCH

Continue to pray for the children and youth in our care, and specifically for the health of their biological families and relative caregivers.  Additionally, continue to pray that potential foster care families will continue to step forward from the approximately 1,700 MBC churches across our state. The healing process is going to require both. 

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