As many of you are aware, the foster care crisis in our state continues to be an area of concern, not just at the state and local level, but entities within our federal government have taken note as well. 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. At … [Read more...]
The healing provided by MBCH
EDITOR'S NOTE: Juston Gates serves as president of the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. One of the questions that I am asked frequently goes something along the lines of, “What is it exactly that MBCH actually does?” Although this is not the article space in which to list out the varied ministries that MBCH provides, I would like to point out a specific aspect of ministry that occurs due to our efforts in Foster Care Case Management (FCCM), and the other ministry areas associated with … [Read more...]