Dear Visitors,

Thank you for visiting the Boys & Girls Town of Missouri website. I invite you to browse these pages to learn more about the important services we provide. Whether you are a parent seeking help, a referral agency looking for the best treatment for a child or a supporter interested in helping abused and neglected children, we provide important services to help children and their families.

At Boys & Girls Town, our mission is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. Our treatment programs employ a strength-based approach, we help each child discover the talents & strengths in themselves. By reinforcing positive behaviors, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families.

In 2008 Boys & Girls Town helped children and families in 95 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis, representing 83 percent of the state. Through residential care, foster care case management, community outreach and specialized education services we help more than 6,700 children and their family members each year.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please email or call us at 573-265-3251.

Vince Hillyer, ACSW, LCSW, BCD
President