The mission of Great Circle is to reshape vulnerable lives through a community of partners, teachers and leaders, giving children and families the confidence to create bright futures.
Great Circle’s self-injury treatment program partnership with SAFE ALTERNATIVES® was highlighted in the current issue of Alliance Magazine, a publication of Alliance for Children and Families, a membership organization whose members are dedicated to serving and advocating for children, families, older adults, and communities.
Great Circle was nominated by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) as a 2012 Angel in AdoptionTM for outstanding services related to adoption and/or foster care issues.
More than 400,000 children and youth languish in the foster care system nationwide. There are more than 9,200 young Missourians in foster care yearning for a forever family.
Your gift to Great Circle for programs and services for children may be eligible for a Missouri tax credit valued at 50% of your gift! Tax credits have been instrumental in helping our donors contribute to renovation of campuses and expanding critical programs for children and families. Opportunities are time limited so please call first to learn more. It is easy and our staff will guide you through the steps. For more information, click HERE.
GREAT CIRCLE OFFERS FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH ON AUTISM SPECTRUM, EXPANDING AGAIN THIS YEAR TO INCLUDE TWO CAMP SESSIONS AND FIVE RESPITE WEEKENDS
ST. LOUIS, MO (January 14, 2013) – Great Circle’s Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch is once again offering a summer camp for youth on the autism spectrum. This camp was created to give kids with autism the opportunity to spend a positive, fun time involved in adventure and outdoor activities and to inspire growth in awareness, self-efficacy, and social skills. The two five-day camps are scheduled for July 22-26 and July 29-August 2, 2013.
Missouri Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children Issues Final Report
The Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children released its final report to the Governor, General Assembly and State Board of Education on January 3. For the last year, the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children has met and carefully studied the issue of child sexual abuse and how it can be prevented. The report is a blueprint for ending the epidemic of child sexual abuse. Missourian are encouraged to read the report and become part of the solution to ending child sexual abuse.
