Coalition CareLine

Program Overview

The Coalition CareLine connects foster and adoptive families to crucial support services, resources, and referrals with a single call. Families gain access to educational, mental, physical, and behavioral health resources.

Our specialists bridge communication between families and community partners, including child welfare professionals, case managers, court personnel, and other service providers. This ensures families receive timely, tailored referrals and advocacy, empowering them to provide the best care for their children.

Eligibility

Residency in St. Louis City, as well as the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Warren.
The child is impacted by the foster care system.

CareLine Inquiry Form

Contact the Coalition CareLine:

If you have an emergency, call 911.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Tell us how we can help or what questions you have:

Please check all that apply to you:

I am a current foster/adopt/guardianship parent.

I am a professional.

I live in Missouri.

Which county do you live in:

I live in Illinois.

Which county do you live in:

Please list other county

Address

Street

City

State

Zip

If you have had previous involvement with the Coalition please comment here:

Please provide information about best times to call:

Please expect an initial response within 24 business hours.

Responses provided during regular business hours.

If you have any trouble submitting this form, please contact

the Coalition at 314-367-8373 and leave your name and phone number

and someone will return your call.

Program Goals

Our main goal is to connect foster and adoptive families to immediate support, stabilize placements, and provide holistic care for children impacted by foster care.

What to Expect

When families contact the Coalition CareLine, we conduct an intake and assessment to understand their strengths, needs, and family dynamics. Based on this, we create a personalized support plan, which may include regular check-ins, assistance navigating the child welfare system, advocating at meetings or hearings, and providing emotional support. We help families access key resources, including:

Assistance includes but is not limited to:

Behavioral crisis coaching
Community resources
Virtual check-ins & support groups
Telehealth access
Medication & pharmacy delivery
Government assistance
Financial, education and food resources
Mental health support