Interested in Becoming a FARR-Net Community Partner?

FARR-Net is always looking to connect with organizations, programs, and community groups that support Missouri individuals and families.

Community partners can connect with FARR-Net in a variety of ways, including sharing research opportunities and resources, helping connect families with research participation opportunities, collaborating on community outreach and events, and sharing information that supports healthy relationships and family well-being.

Interested in becoming a FARR-Net community partner, exploring ways to collaborate, or simply learning more about what we do? We would love to hear from you!

Complete our Community Partner Interest Form to tell us a little about your organization and how you would like to connect with FARR-Net: Complete the Community Partner Interest Form Here

Please contact us at farrnet@missouri.edu with any questions.

Community Partners

  • ParentLink is a free service through the University of Missouri that connects families across Missouri with trusted parenting information, resources, and referrals. Through a confidential helpline, online resources, and community connections, ParentLink supports parents and caregivers as they navigate challenges, strengthen family relationships, and promote healthy child development.
     
  • Parents As Teachers is an evidence-based home visiting program that supports families from pregnancy through kindergarten. By partnering with parents and caregivers, the program promotes healthy child development, school readiness, and strong family relationships through personalized visits, screenings, and connections to community resources.
     
  • Face of Boone County (FACE) connects youth (ages 0–19) and their families with high-quality, free case management and community support services to address social, emotional, and behavioral health needs. FACE helps families identify concerns, develop action plans, and access counseling, resources, and other supports, while also partnering with local schools to strengthen mental health screening, training, and early intervention throughout Boone County.
     
  • Mizzou Prosocial Ed (short for the Prosocial Development & Education Research Lab at the University of Missouri) focuses on understanding and promoting prosocial behavior — actions like kindness, cooperation, and respect in schools and communities. Through research, teacher professional development, and partnerships with educators and organizations, the program helps students build social–emotional skills that improve classroom climate, engagement, and academic success while also supporting teachers in creating positive learning environments.
     
  • Center for Behavioral Health at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is an outpatient clinic with the mission of providing high-quality, affordable outpatient evaluation and therapy services for families throughout the region, with a special focus on no-cost psychological evaluations for children and adolescents. By identifying developmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns early, we aim to support timely intervention that promotes long-term success and well-being.  We serve as a regional center of excellence and a training site for future psychologists, offering hands-on experience to clinical graduate students, psychology interns, and postdoctoral residents. In alignment with the University’s mission, we also foster opportunities for basic and applied research that advances the field of psychology.
     
  • Promise 1000 is a home-visiting collective that helps pregnant parents and families with young children (birth to age 3) by connecting them to free, supportive early childhood home-visiting services. Trained home visitors meet families where they live to offer personalized guidance, parenting support, and connections to community resources during the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life strengthening parent-child relationships, promoting healthy development, and helping families thrive together.
     
  • Brighter Beginnings is a collaborative home-visiting referral network in Boone County that helps pregnant parents and families with young children (ages 0–5) access free, tailored support services. By connecting families quickly and easily to programs that match their needs, including education, healthcare, and parenting resources, Brighter Beginnings supports healthy pregnancies, strong parent-child relationships, and positive early childhood development in the community.
     
  • Boys and Girls Club of Columbia provides a safe, welcoming place for kids and teens to learn, grow, and have fun during out-of-school hours. Through after-school and summer programs, the Club supports youth with homework help, leadership activities, healthy lifestyle initiatives, arts and recreation, and opportunities to build confidence and life skills. By offering caring adult mentors and engaging activities, the Club helps young people strengthen their academic success, personal character, and healthy relationships so they can reach their full potential in school and in life.
     
  • Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment provides families with diagnostic evaluations, therapies, and resources for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. By combining expert care, research, and community support, the Center helps children and teens build skills, overcome challenges, and strengthen family well‑being.
     
  • Center for Child Well-being is a Missouri-based initiative that works to improve outcomes for children and families through research, data, and community collaboration. By bringing together researchers, service providers, and organizations across the state, the Center helps identify community needs and translate research into practical strategies, programs, and policies. Through a focus on prevention, early intervention, and cross-sector partnerships, the Center supports child development, strengthens families, and promotes well-being across Missouri communities.
     
  • Building Strong Families is a University of Missouri Extension program that supports individuals and families in building healthy, stable, and resilient relationships. Through interactive workshops and community-based education, the program covers topics like communication, parenting, financial well-being, and stress management. By offering practical, research-based tools and resources, Building Strong Families helps families strengthen relationships, navigate everyday challenges, and create supportive home environments that promote long-term well-being.
     
  • Strong Couples is a University of Missouri Extension program that helps couples build stronger, healthier relationships through research-based education and support. The program includes self-paced online modules and guided coaching sessions focused on communication, commitment, and conflict resolution. By providing practical, evidence-based tools, Strong Couples helps partners strengthen connection, improve relationship satisfaction, and support long-term well-being for individuals and families.
     
  • Focus on Kids is a University of Missouri Extension program that supports parents navigating divorce or separation by helping them prioritize their children’s well-being. Through research-based education, the program teaches effective co-parenting strategies, communication skills, and ways to support children’s emotional adjustment. Offered in partnership with Missouri courts, Focus on Kids helps families reduce conflict, strengthen parenting relationships, and create more stable, supportive environments for children.
     
  • First Chance for Children is a Mid-Missouri nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families thrive by providing early childhood resources, parenting support, and family-centered services. Their programs include the Lend & Learn Toy Library, Baby Bags Diaper Bank, Safe C.R.I.B.S., and Baby U, a home-visiting and parent education program. Through these services, First Chance for Children supports families with young children while promoting healthy development, school readiness, and family well-being.
     
  • ShowMe Healthy Relationships is a free, grant-funded program that helps single adults in Missouri build relationship skills through a six-week class that meets weekly for two hours. Through discussions, small group activities, and individual reflection, participants learn about what a healthy relationship looks like, identifying relationship warning signs, healthy communication, and more. Online and in-person options available. For more information visit www.showmehealthyrelationships.com or call 888-680-SMHR (7647).

  • Love Columbia connects individuals and families with community resources, relationships, and support to help them overcome barriers and build a path toward greater stability and self-sufficiency. Through services such as housing, financial, career, transportation, and personal development support, Love Columbia works to strengthen individuals, families, and the broader Columbia community. FARR-Net is excited to partner with Love Columbia to connect families with resources and opportunities that support healthy relationships and quality of life.