·An Overview
Mission Statement:
Show-Me Kids is an expanding partnership of agencies, organizations, and families dedicated to serving children who have or are at risk of developing serious emotional problems. Together we strive to integrate culturally appropriate services and natural supports that children and families need, want, and can use to live happy, healthy, and successful lives.
Three Objectives Support our Mission:
1. Improve access to integrated services for children and youth who have Severe Emotional Disturbances** – especially for those with co-occurring diagnoses*.
2. Improve access for children and families to mental health services that are sensitive and responsive to their unique family cultures.
3. Identify potential problems and intervene earlier with young children who are at-risk for Serious Emotional Disturbances**.
Target Population Defined:
Children who have or are at-risk for *co-occurring diagnoses have a diagnosable Serious Emotional Disturbance and also have or are suspected to have: substance abuse or dependence; or a conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder; or mental retardation or a developmental disability.
**Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) is defined for our objectives as an emotional, behavioral, or mental disorder that requires multiple services; severely disrupts daily functioning in the home, school, or community; and has either been present for one year, or is expected to last a year or more.
Show-Me Kids serves children and families in Greene, Christian, Stone, Taney, Barry, and Lawrence counties.
·Who is a Typical Show Me Kid?
(All data derived from the Show Me Kids Longitudinal Survey.)- He is a 12-year-old Caucasian
- Has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, or a mood disorder such as Bipolar Disorder or Depression
- In a single-parent home with biological mother
- Annual household income under $25,000
- In a household of 4.5 persons
- Has been exposed to domestic violence (55%)
- Has talked about committing suicide (47%)
- Has lived with a criminal (46%)
- Has lived with a family member diagnosed with depression (88%)
- Has had a family member abuse alcohol and/or drugs (73%)
·Show Me Kids Services
- Case management with wraparound services
- Respite care
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family counseling
- Evaluations/testing
- KLASS (Kids Learning About Social Skills)
- Family partners
·Show Me Kids Successes
(All data derived from the Show Me Kids Longitudinal Survey.)- Steady increase in school attendance
- Decrease in youth anxiety rates
- Youth depression rates have decreased
- Family functioning has remained steadily high
- Caregivers are missing less work