KCMO Angels

About KCMO Angels

The KCMO Angels mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. Every single child/youth who experiences foster care has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and every family who fosters is radically supported in their journey.Volunteer Application: Connect: Intake Form (socialsolutionsportal.com)​Our NORTH STAR is to change the statistics. Statistics say that youth in foster care experience higher rates of negative outcomes such as homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration compared to their peers who are not in foster care. But we believe these outcomes can change. Why? Our programs are built to create positive change, and our research validates our impact.Our WHY is the belief that children should have a deep sense of belonging, and caregivers should be radically supported on their journey. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 400,000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE ACROSS THE UNITED STATESWe are building communities of people that are changing the way children, youth, and families experience foster care. Passionate donors, volunteers, mentors, partners, and advocates are all ripples in the sea of change for our foster care community.​​1 out of 5 foster youth become homeless at age 1850% of foster homes close within the first year​20,000 youth between the ages of 18-21 age out of the foster care system annually60% of youth formerly in care fall below the poverty line, despite earning an income​The challenges faced by foster parents and kinship caregivers, such as stress, isolation, and financial strain, can lead to instability for children in their care. Without adequate support, these caregivers may struggle to provide a stable and nurturing environment, resulting in frequent moves, disrupted education, and emotional and behavioral issues for the children. Our Love Box® program provides community and holistic su