Our Vision
To be part of a safe and healthy community where children are valued
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of services and supports provided to abused and neglected children in our community
Our Programs
~Adopt-a-Caseworker
~The Kid's Clothes Closet
~Web Exchange
~Pack-a-Bag with Love
~Tutoring Program
~Project Self-Esteem
Please visit our Official Website to learn more about our programs, or simply keep scrolling down and click on the program you are interested in.
~The Kid's Clothes Closet
~Web Exchange
~Pack-a-Bag with Love
~Tutoring Program
~Project Self-Esteem
Please visit our Official Website to learn more about our programs, or simply keep scrolling down and click on the program you are interested in.
Donate
Please select "One Time Gift" and then select "Ambassadors for Children"
Contact Us
Sondra Uzzell, MSW, LCSW
Ambassadors for Children
An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks
PO Box 3947
Springfield, MO 65808
417-862-3586
suzzell@ccozarks.org
Ambassadors for Children
An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks
PO Box 3947
Springfield, MO 65808
417-862-3586
suzzell@ccozarks.org
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Our Brochure
Adopt-a-Caseworker
We match your group or business with a child protective services Caseworker. The Caseworker tells you the needs of the children & families on his/her caseload. You fulfill needs as you are able with used or new items.
Adopt-a-Caseworker At-a-Glance
Frequently Asked Questions (p.1)
Frequently Asked Questions (p.2)
Adopt-a-Caseworker At-a-Glance
Frequently Asked Questions (p.1)
Frequently Asked Questions (p.2)
The Kid's Clothes Closet
We provide brand new clothing, underwear, socks, pajamas, winter coats, and shoe gift cards to children in foster care in the jurisdiction of Greene County, MO. Free haircut coupons are provided courtesy of The System, a Paul Mitchell Partner School. This program is a collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks.
Kid's Closet Flyer
New children's clothing can be delivered to the Kid's Clothes Closet located inside the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks (949 E. Primrose, Springfield, Missouri 65807) or the Council of Churches of the Ozarks (627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65802).
Kid's Closet Flyer
New children's clothing can be delivered to the Kid's Clothes Closet located inside the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks (949 E. Primrose, Springfield, Missouri 65807) or the Council of Churches of the Ozarks (627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65802).
Web Exchange
Our online donation listing site. You can list items that you have available for donation and include up to 4 photos of the item. When a new item is listed, all Greene County child protective services Caseworkers are instantly notified.
Web Exchange Site : http://www.afcwebexchange.org/
Donations are exclusively available to Greene County child protective services Caseworkers on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
All donations are tax deductible
Web Exchange Site : http://www.afcwebexchange.org/
Donations are exclusively available to Greene County child protective services Caseworkers on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
All donations are tax deductible
Project Self-Esteem
We fund items and activities that enhance the self-esteem of foster children in the jurisdiction of Greene County, MO. Items funded include (but are not limited to): eye glasses, contact lenses, sporting equipment, sports fees, school trips, graduation expenses, class rings, prom/homecoming attire, developmental aid materials and much more!
Project Self-Esteem Request Form
For Greene County Foster Children only
Must be completed by Caseworker
Project Self-Esteem Request Form
For Greene County Foster Children only
Must be completed by Caseworker
Tutoring Program
We recruit volunteer tutors to work with local foster children, children at-risk of entering foster care and children adopted from foster care. No experience is required and free training is provided. To apply to be a volunteer tutor, please print & complete these forms:
Volunteer Tutor Description & Application
Highway Patrol Background Check Form
Child Abuse/Neglect Background Check Form
Tutoring Program Child Referral Form (for Caseworkers)
For Foster children, children in Permissive Placement, and children adopted from Foster Care in Greene County jurisdiction only. Must be completed by Caseworker
Volunteer Tutor Description & Application
Highway Patrol Background Check Form
Child Abuse/Neglect Background Check Form
Tutoring Program Child Referral Form (for Caseworkers)
For Foster children, children in Permissive Placement, and children adopted from Foster Care in Greene County jurisdiction only. Must be completed by Caseworker
Pack-a-Bag with Love
We provide duffel bags filled with overnight items and hygiene items for children being placed into foster care from Greene County, MO. It enhances the self-esteem of many children who carry their belongings in a trash bag. The bags are filled by local Church and business groups and donated to us. We help distribute them to local children.
List of Bag Items
Donated Bags can be delivered to the Council of Churches of the Ozarks (627 N. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802)
List of Bag Items
Donated Bags can be delivered to the Council of Churches of the Ozarks (627 N. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802)
Foster & Adoptive Parent Recruitment
Links
- 'Adopt-a-Caseworker Gets Support'
- Adopt-a-Caseworker Web Exchange
- Covenant to Care -A Connecticut Adopt a Social Worker Program
- Federal grant will help caseworkers fight abuse
- Foster/Adoptive Parent Training & Licensing Information
- HALOS, A Model Program
- Price Cutter Charity Championship
- Resource Directory (Springfield-Greene County Library)
- Resource Directory-Search (Springfield-Greene County Library)
- Turning lemons into lemonade, kids take a stand to stop abuse
Current Wish List
- Groups Interested in Adopting a Caseworker
- Plastic Storage Tubs (large sizes)
- Boys Toddler Socks (brand new)
- Boys 2T-4T T-Shirts (brand new)
- Boys 2T-4T Shorts (brand new)
Thank you to all our funders, donors, volunteers, and partnering organizations! Our programs would not be possible without your continued support.
A very special Thank You to the 15-members of our volunteer Advisory Committee. Your insight and experience have been tremendously helpful and I look forward to continued work together as we ehnance the lives of local child victims of abuse and neglect!
A very special Thank You to the 15-members of our volunteer Advisory Committee. Your insight and experience have been tremendously helpful and I look forward to continued work together as we ehnance the lives of local child victims of abuse and neglect!
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