PROGRAMS
Whole Parent Foundation is a growing group of parents who have big plans for Kansas and Missouri. We know mental health isn't only about mental health: It's also about making sure parents have access to a safe space, a community that supports them, healthy foods, childcare, and other supports. It's about knowing you'll be taken care of, too.
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Check out our parent support group that runs throughout the year!
Apply for our Free Therapy Program!
Parental Mental Health Awareness
In 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed a proclamation written by Whole Parent Foundation that declares May Parental Mental Health Awareness Month across the state of Missouri—in perpetuity. This is the first statewide awareness month for parental mental health in the country. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas also signed the proclamation, making Kansas City the first city in the country.
The proclamation recognizes the high prevalence of perinatal mood disorders, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, in our Missouri communities and encourages the destigmatization of mental health concerns for parents of all kinds, regardless of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, age, or ability.​
Our 2025 EOY Review
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Whether you’ve supported Whole Parent Foundation for a short time or have been with us since the beginning, we are deeply grateful for you and the role you’ve played in making this year possible.
2025 has been a whirlwind of excitement for Whole Parent Foundation. With your support, we provided another full year of support groups to Kansas City parents, caregivers, and their support systems.
None of this work would be possible without you. Your belief in our mission and your continued support have helped us build community, expand access to care, and advocate for parental mental health in meaningful ways.
From all of us at Whole Parent Foundation, thank you for being part of our journey. We are so proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited for what lies ahead in 2026.
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