The CCRB Program Services Funding Cycle

  • The CCRB’s 12-month funding cycle begins July 1 and ends June 30, beginning in 2026.
  • The CCRB operates on a fee-for-service reimbursement model, which differs from foundation grants.
  • New funding applications will be accepted starting in 2027.

 

Applicants for Funding must:

  1. Be registered in the State of Missouri as a not-for-profit or governmental agency and classified as being in good standing.
  2. Submit the agency’s most recent annual independent financial audit.
  3. Receive at least 50% of funds from sources other than funds distributed the Community Children’s Services Fund. These other sources may be public or private, but no more than one-half (1/2) of these other sources may include contributions of goods or services, including materials, commodities, transportation, office space or other types of facilities or personal services.
  4. Provide a program that impacts children’s mental health or provides children’s substance use treatment. See application for service categories.
  5. Provide two clinical goals that describe the measurable change in the client that will occur because of the program.
  6. Require annual background checks for all employees and volunteers, including child abuse and neglect screenings.
  7. Require employment and services be provided regardless of race, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or political affiliation.
  8. Require persons employed by or volunteering services to the agency to maintain the confidentiality of any information that would identify individuals served by the agency.

Questions about funding may be directed to Michelle McElfresh, Director at CCRB.

Funded Service Categories

CCRB funds 501(c)(3) and governmental organizations that provice programs in 10 service areas for children 19 years of age and younger in St. Charles County.

Services offer immediate, compassionate, time-limited support for children and their parent/guardians/caregivers during an acute psychological, emotional, or situational crisis. Services stabilize and ensure the child’s safety and well-being, and may include, but are not limited to, crisis counseling, advocacy, case management, safety planning, non-therapeutic guidance, and referrals to additional services.

Services offer individualized in-depth support for children and their parents/guardians/caregivers facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, with the goal of improving the child’s emotional and social development. Services may include, but are not limited to, early intervention, advocacy, counseling, case management, and help accessing community resources.

Services encompass a variety of therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and groups, while promoting positive emotional and personal growth. Services may include, but are not limited to, psychological evaluations and counseling sessions.

Services provide comprehensive mental health care tailored to support and improve a child’s mental health symptoms. Services may include, but are not limited to, evaluation and diagnosis of mental health issues, development of treatment plans, and medication management.

Services support youth and their parents/guardians/caregivers in addressing substance use through community-based care, with the purpose of treating substance use disorders and supporting recovery. These services may include, but are not limited to, assessments, early intervention, counseling, and aftercare.

Services empower youth, families, and communities with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices, build resilience, and prevent the onset of mental health conditions. Programs may focus on, but are not limited to, education, life skills, and knowing when and how to seek help. Parents/guardians/caregivers and communities may be supported through training and outreach to strengthen protective factors.

Services aim to decrease the risk of child abuse and neglect by offering short-term, safe shelter, and support services for children when parents/guardians/caregivers experience a crisis or need a break from caregiving. Services may include, but are not limited to, case management, counseling, non-therapeutic services, and housing for the child(ren).

Services equip parents aged nineteen (19) and under with the tools and support they need to become confident caregivers and build a strong foundation for their family. Services may include, but are not limited to, behavioral health services, parenting education, housing, and case management.

Services provide up to thirty (30) calendar days of safe, short-term housing for youth experiencing crisis, abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Services aim to restore youth to a more stable living situation and may include, but are not limited to, housing, case management, behavioral health services, and educational support.

Services provide long-term housing for children in a supportive environment, with a focus on life skill development and building protective factors to promote long-term independence. Services may include, but are not limited to, case management, behavioral health services, housing, and educational support.

*Service category definitions revised June 2025.