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BETTER FAMILY LIFE
5415 Page Blvd. 63112  and other locations
www.betterfamilylife.org 314-367-3440

Workforce development and many other programs. Social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing and educational programs that help to promote positive and innovative changes within the metropolitan St. Louis area.  Numerous programs and initiatives.


​CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE/MISSOURI

www.dss.mo.gov/child-support/contact-child-support.htm
800-859-7999
Supportive services and information, including genetic testing and updates on cases.


COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES OF ST. LOUIS
225 Saint Louis Avenue #35116
St. Louis, MO  63135

www.mediationstl.org      314-884-8479
Confidential and private mediations for a variety of family and relationship conflicts, in addition to parenting plans, tenant-landlord, community, and  small business disputes.  Online mediation available. Referrals from other agencies welcome.

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS
See Clothing for info about this outreach program for job success.

EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2838 Market St 63103
www.employmentstl.org  314-333-JOBS (5627)

Pathways to responsible fatherhood. Includes parenting, economic stability and legal services. See the Employment and Training section on this website for more information on Employment Connection.

FATHERS  and FAMILIES SUPPORT CENTER

Main Location: 1601 Olive Street
St. Louis,  MO 63103

www.fatherssupportcenter.org   314-333-4170
Areas of focus include job readiness and retention skills. Participants are paired with trained mentors who provide support and guidance in finding employment as well as teaching family life skills. Other programs include a legal clinic, youth leadership and 'The Family Formation'. Now working with women and families.

NORTH OAKS SHOPPING PLAZA
26B North Oaks Plaza.  63121
THE MET CENTER
6347 Plymouth Avenue
Wellston, MO 63133
NORTH COUNTY LOCATION
1433 Stein Rd.   Ferguson, MO    63135
TRANSITION CENTER OF ST. LOUIS
1621 N. 1st Street   63102


HISET HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST (GED)
www.hiset.ets.org   1-855-MyHiSET   1-855-694-4738

The website offers support throughout the process, lists testing sites, preparation and more. The test is only given online so set up an account to start the process.

JUSTINE PETERSEN
1023 North Grand Blvd  63106
929 North 15th St, East St. Louis, IL 62205
www.justinepetersen.org   314-533-2411

Homeowner and small business loans, credit counseling, first time homebuyer
options and more.


NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
www.fatherhood.org
Works to develop strong relationships between fathers who have been incarcerated,
in the military and other situations, and their children. 


NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES
www.neighborhoodhouses.org

Call for times and information about “Connecting Fathers and Children” and their many other programs.

PARENTS’ FAIR SHARE
1-800-859-7999
www.ded.mo.gov/jobseeker

If you have an active child support case, this program offers GED and vocational classes, job search skills, transportation, and other assistance to improve child-parent relations.

​PARENT LINK
www.parentlink.missouri.edu   800-552-8522  En Español: 888-460-0008
Answers and options regarding parenting concerns. Support for incarcerated parents. Many resources including support for grandparents, student parents, and parents of children with special needs.

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St. Louis, MO