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	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 35 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. 2010 Amended and Restated By-Laws Adopted 12-7-10 Our Mission Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies is a statewide Network that supports members to provide innovative and effective services to children and families through leadership, advocacy and training. 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. MCCA Strategic Objectives and Action Plan Updated 2010 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. 2012 Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies Board of Directors Chair Jim Braun - 2012 Youth In Need 1815 Boones Lick Road St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-946-5600 FAX: 636-946-2900 Email: jbraun@youthinneed.org Vice Chair Randi Howard - 2012 Bringing Families Together 7151 N. Lindbergh Hazelwood, MO 63042 Phone: 314-731-3969 FAX: 314-731-3906 Email: randih@bringingfamiliestogether.com Secretary-Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald - 2012 Our Little Haven P O Box 23010 St Louis, MO 63156 Phone: 314/533-2229 FAX: 314-533-3098 Email: mfitzgerald@ourlittlehaven.org Denise Cross - 2012 Cornerstones of Care 300 E 36th Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-508-1701 Email: denise.cross@cornerstonesofcare.org Mike Brennan - 2014 Every Child’s Hope 8240 St. Charles Rock Road St. Louis, MO 63114 Phone: 314/427-3755 FAX: 314/426-0764 Email: MBrennan@echmail.org Janine Hron - 2014 Crittenton Children’s Center 10918 Elm Avenue Kansas City, MO 64134 Phone: 816-875-6600 FAX: 816-767-4159 Email: jhron@saint-lukes.org Kevin Drollinger - 2014 Epworth Children’s Home 110 N. Elm Webster Groves, MO 63119 Phone: 314/961-5718 FAX: 314/961-3503 Email: kdrollinger@epworth.org Greg Echele – 2013 Family Resource Center 3309 S Kingshighway St Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314/534-9350 FAX: 314/531-0372 Email: gechele@frcmo.org Vince Hillyer - 2014 Great Circle P O Box 189 St. James, MO 65559 Phone: 573-265-3251 FAX: 573-265-8571 Email: vince.hillyer@bgtm.org Kevin Killian - 2012 Good Samaritan Boys Ranch P O Box 617 Brighton, MO 65617 Phone: 417-376-2238 FAX: 417-376-2014 Email: kkillian@ranchlife.org Russell Martin - 2014 MBCH Children & Family Ministries 11300 St. Charles Rock Road St. Louis, MO 63044 Phone: 314-739-6811 FAX: 314-739-6325 Email: Russell.Martin@mbch.org Marilyn Nolan – 2013 Alternative Opportunities, Inc. P O Box 1277 Springfield, MO 65801 Phone: 417/869-8911 FAX: 417/869-1625 Email: mnolan@aoinc.org Karen Nolte - 2013 Children’s Home Society 7445 Litzsinger Rd St Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 314-968-2350 FAX: 314-968-4239 Email: karenn@chsmo.org Jim Thurman - 2014 Children’s Foundation of Mid-America, Inc. 1220 N Lindbergh Blvd St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314/989-9727 FAX: 314/989-9709 Email: Jimthurman@care4kids.org Valerie Nicholson Watson - 2013 Niles Home for Children 1911 East 23rd St Kansas City, MO 64127 Phone: 816-241-3448 FAX: 816-231-9368 Email: vwatson@nhc-kc.org MCCA 2010 990 – CLICK HERE TO VIEW MCCA 2009 990 – CLICK HERE TO VIEW MCCA staff Executive Director: Betsy Ledgerwood Executive Assistant: Linda Ortmeyer Design Assistant: Julie Barker Extreme Recruitment Coordinator: Sally Howard Part-time Conference Coordinator: Max Foresman