Many community resources are available that offer support to parents in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, and other areas in southeast Missouri, including:
Answers to Parenting Questions
- Cape Girardeau Public Library, 573-334-5279
- Generations Family Resource Center, 573-651-5825
- Jackson Public Library, 573-243-8141
- Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, 573-334-5866
- Missouri Extension Office, 573-243-3581
- ParentLink, 800-552-8522
Assistance for Young Mothers
- Birthright, 573-335-0750
- Building Blocks, 573-335-1033
- Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, 573-335-7846
- Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
- Jackson R-II Parents as Teachers, 573-243-9540
- Parents as Teachers, 573-651-3703
- Crisis Pregnancy Center, 573-335-8495
- Educare, 573-651-9171
- First Call for Help, 573-334-HELP or 866-914-4357
- Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, 573-334-5866
- Missouri Mentoring Partnership, 573-332-0066
Assistance with Child Safety Seats and Installation
- Community Case Manager, 573-651-8630
- Educare, 573-651-9171
- Jackson Fire Department, 573-243-1010
- Safe Kids Coalition, 573-332-1587
Developmental Testing for Children Under age 5
Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
- Early Childhood Special Education (Cape Girardeau), 573-339-1201
- Early Childhood Special Education (Jackson), 573-243-9575
- Jackson R-II Parents as Teachers, 573-243-9540
- Missouri First Steps, 573-290-5129
- Parents as Teachers, 573-651-3703
- Educare, 573-651-9171
