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Full Resource Name:
Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri, Inc.
Address
711 South Picher Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4453
AKA:
Children's Haven
Description:
Provides a temporary home to children ages birth through 17 years whose families are experiencing a crisis.
Priority given to residents of Jasper, Newton and McDonald counties in Missouri, but will serve Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Lawrence and Vernon counties in Missouri
AKA
CHSWMO
Hours:
24 Hours
Program Fees:
No fee for families utilizing Crisis Care
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
Yes
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 19, 2025
Employer ID:
43603881
Year Incorporated:
2003
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
711 South Picher Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Contacts
Amy Bettenga
Stephanie Theis
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 782-4453
Fax
(417) 782-1690
Toll Free
(866) 594-2836
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides a temporary home to children ages birth through 17 years whose families are experiencing a crisis.
Hours
24 hours
Required Documents
Picture ID
Eligibility
Ages 0-17 years whose families are experiencing a crisis. Family crisis may include (but is not limited to) parent or sibling hospitalization, homelessness, lack of food or utilities, fear of abuse or neglect, parent needing mental health or substance abuse treatment
Fees
No Fees for families utilizing Crisis Care
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply. Availability fluctuates. Call to discuss your needs.
Languages
English
Service Area
Priority given to residents of Jasper, Newton and McDonald counties in Missouri, but will serve Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Lawrence and Vernon counties in Missouri
Geography Served
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