Safer, Healthier Relationships for Children and Families
FamilyForward is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families throughout the St. Louis region. We use a trauma-informed approach to provide therapeutic and educational services to support biological, foster, and adoptive families - all to build a brighter future for you and your family.
At FamilyForward, we're not just changing lives; we're reshaping futures. Every child and family we support is a testament to the transformative power of our work. Together, we're building a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive."
- Karen Nolte, CEO
4,986
Served in 2023
Our Services
At FamilyForward, we consider the whole child, using a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive approach to better understand the impact of a child’s history on current functioning. Our comprehensive services support the child, family, and broader community.
Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
Today, one in seven children will become a victim of abuse or neglect, perpetuating a cycle of intergenerational harm. Discover how FamilyForward is actively working to break this cycle and support vulnerable children and families in St. Louis.
Check Out Our Resources For
Now Streaming!
Our podcast, Out Front with FamilyForward, brings forward candid conversations to help bridge the gap between research and real-world parenting. Join our host, Sharon Skidmore Stern, as we explore topics through a trauma-informed lens to provide you with tangible tips for navigating family life, one episode at a time.
Support Our Mission
On average, over 18,000 calls are made to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect hotline each year in our community alone. FamilyForward’s vision is to significantly increase our ability to assist children and families in the region so they can have safer, healthier lives. Our community is at a turning point, and the need to help is greater than ever.
Join Our Team
Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families?
Join our out front team at FamilyForward! We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health and life insurance, retirement plans with company match, and more.
