Our Voice

For 25 years, Citizens for Missouri's Children (CMC) has been the independent voice for Missouri's children. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest organization. Supported by our members, we advocate for public policy that puts children first.

Our Mission

Citizens for Missouri's Children is dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of all Missouri's children, especially those with the greatest need.

Our Vision

We believe that all children in the state should benefit from public policies that guarantee they are protected and secure in nurturing environments, allowing them to thrive and grow to their greatest potential.

Our Values

We believe in:

• The dignity of each child
• Providing each child with a safe, nurturing childhood that promotes growth and development to become a caring, responsible, productive adult.

We do not blame the child for obstacles and problems, but believe a caring and compassionate society has a responsibility to care for its vulnerable members.

History

When a crisis in Missouri's foster care system erupted in 1983, a small group of children's advocates met to share information and identify ways to hold state government accountable for the well-being of Missouri's children.  Since then Citizens for Missouri's Children has grown to become the state's leading independent voice for children and a respected source of information.