Annie Malone Children And Family Service Center

Programs: Crisis intervention, respite & emergency services provide a safe 24 hour environment for children from birth to 18 years of age with intervention measures to immediately alleviate crisis by providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, educational needs, conflict resolution and emergency medical attention. This program is also designed to reduce parental stress by offering children a safe and secure environment, transportation to and from school, as well as, other health, mental health and recreational activities. Parents receive knowledge and access to community resources along with a plan to effectively address future problems as they occur. During 2016, amcfs provided direct care to 464 clients in crisis intervention, respite & emergency services.

the transitional living program provides youth between the ages of 16 and 21 the necessary skills to successfully transition to independent, productive adults through a series of personal training and life skills development. The transitional living program offers exposure to community resources (vital records, public transportation, health/medical, etc), financial literacy and home management skills, along with career and educational planning. During 2016, amcfs provided direct care to 32 individuals through the transitional living program.

emerson academy therapeutic school promotes successful learning behaviors and outcomes for students, grades k-12 with individual education plans (iep). Students that are successful with therapeutic programming will be able to return to their regular school environment and excel to the next academic level. With a smaller classroom size, our certified special education teachers and teacher aides effectively assist students with addressing both their behavior and academic needs. During 2016, amcfs enrolled 49 students in emerson academy therapeutic school program.

parenting nurturing education is a free interactive instruction based program offered throughout the year in 10 week sessions in st. Louis city/st. Louis county. The course is designed to help prevent child abuse and teach parents alternatives when interacting and communicating with their children. During 2016, amcfs provided parenting classes and support to 25 parents through parenting nurturing education.