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When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

At Stoddard County Children’s Home, we provide more than shelter. We offer stability, safety, and love to children who need it most. Like any household, we have everyday expenses such as utilities, groceries, fuel, and upkeep. But we also carry the added weight of around-the-clock staffing and the resources necessary to create a safe and nurturing home environment for children with varying needs.

While the State of Missouri provides a modest daily stipend per child, that support only covers about half of our annual expenses. The rest? It comes from people like you.


3% Cover the Fee

Ways to Give

  • One-Time Donation

    Contribute securely online or mail a check to our PO Box

  • Honor A Loved One

    Tribute and memorial gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate special occasions or honor someone’s memory.

  • Join Our Community Effort

    Each fall, we send direct mail campaigns across the county. Clubs, churches, school groups, and businesses rally with us—your group can too.

  • Meet Immediate Needs

    Follow our weekly Wishlist Wednesday on Facebook here to see specific items we currently need, or check out one of our Amazon wishlists here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Stoddard County Children’s Home is a 501c3 Non-Profit. If you would like a donation form for your taxes, please let us know!

  • All donations are utilized for the operating expenses in running the home and providing for the children in our care. The daily stipend we receive from the state covers about 50% of expenses. Everything else comes from the generous support from our community.

  • Absolutely! Please go to our volunteer page for more information.

  • Sometimes. To discuss in-kind donations please contact our Executive Director, Renee Trout at director@stoddardcountychildrenshome.com

  • Yes. There is a spot on the donation form above where you can notate this.