What is MCCA?

• The Missouri Coalition of Children's Agencies advocates for the needs of more than 11,000 children in foster care or at risk of foster care.
• For over 30 years, MCCA has been the collective voice of members, representing abused and neglected children and the people who care for these children.
• One of the Coalition's main goals has been to encourage the state to accept the responsibility of providing adequate financial support for children in their care.

The Missouri Coalition of Children's Agencies is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Missouri 's general non-profit corporation laws. The Association was established to provide its members with opportunities for advocacy, networking, collaboration and professional development.

What is MCCA's vision?
The Missouri Coalition of Children's Agencies envision a society where all children reach their potential in safe, healthy, permanent families, empowered by comprehensive community support.

Who are MCCA members?
MCCA's members have a passion for and are committed to working for the welfare of the children in Missouri . Over 60 organizations and individuals throughout the state are members. Many of the programs that they operate include residential services, adoption and foster care services, community based and educational services, individual counseling and many other services. They are based in local towns and cities around Missouri . Many members have committed volunteers who serve on their boards of directors. For a complete list of members, see our Membership Directory .

MCCA officers 2006-08
Chair: Kevin Killian, Good Samaritan boys Ranch
Vice-chair: Wayne Crull, Edgewood Children's Center
Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Fitzgerald , Catholic Charities
Immediate Past Chair: Mike Brennan, Evangelical Children's Home

MCCA staff
Executive Director: Carmen Schulze
Executive Assistant: Linda Ortmeyer
Design Assistant: Julie Barker
Part-time Conference Coordinator: Max Foresman