The Pediatric Place Family First Initiative

Community Collaboration Matters

Meaningful change happens when organizations, providers, and community members come together with a shared purpose. By working collaboratively and finding innovative ways to support families, we can create stronger communities and a lasting impact.

Every partnership makes a difference, and together we can accomplish more than we ever could alone. 💙

We were happy to support the Christian Church during their May outreach collecting laundry detergent for those in need. It’s always inspiring to see our community come together to help and support one another.

We are proud to be part of a community that cares so deeply and continues to make a positive difference! 🧺✨

🌞 SAVE THE DATE! 🌞

Community Benefit Picnic Fundraiser
📅 August 14th
📍 Artesian Park Shelter Houses (next to the pool), Clinton, MO

⭐ Sponsors Needed⭐

Multiple Sponsor levels available : https://docs.google.com/document/d/15hjeS5fjEkDoBX9mV2W9XjipoNFW9rR1Upl5Dw4Ny9k/edit?tab=t.0

For sponsorship information:
📞 Melissa Smith: 218-580-4353
📧 [email protected]

At The Pediatric Place Family First Initiative, we don't just connect community members to resources—we also work alongside local organizations to help them thrive. Strong organizations create stronger communities, and collaboration is key to making that happen.

A special thank you to Home State Health – Show Me Healthy Kids for partnering with the Foster Adopt Shop and donating these much-needed items. Your generosity helps ensure children and families have access to essential resources and support when they need it most.

Together, we are building stronger connections, meeting critical needs, and creating positive change in our communities. 💙

📞 Did You Know?

Many people think 988 is only for someone experiencing a mental health crisis, but 988 is available for much more than emergencies.

You can call, text, or chat 988 if you are experiencing:
✅ Stress or anxiety
✅ Depression or feelings of hopelessness
✅ Emotional distress
✅ Concerns about substance use
✅ Thoughts of self-harm or su***de
✅ Concern for a friend, family member, or loved one
✅ Any time you need support and someone to listen

You do not have to be in crisis to reach out. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support and connect individuals with resources.

🏡 The Pediatric Place Family First Initiative currently has 988 yard signs available free of charge for anyone who would like one. Displaying a sign can help raise awareness and ensure community members know where to turn when they need support.

For a yard sign, please contact:

Melissa Smith
📧 [email protected]
📞 218-580-4353

Together, we can help make mental health resources more visible and accessible in our community.

💙 Access Should Be Equitable 💙

Every family and every individual deserves access to healthcare, education, and community resources regardless of their circumstances. We believe support should not depend on income, transportation, location, or life challenges. Every child, every caregiver, and every individual matters.

Through resource navigation, community events, direct assistance, and partnerships, we are working to help remove barriers and connect people to the support they need to thrive.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 🤝

Visit our website to learn more https://thepediatricplacellc.com/about-tpp-family-first-initiative/

As we say good-bye to May, we’re grateful for every family, partner, and team member who helped make this month meaningful. Together, we’ve continued building relationships, sharing resources, and strengthening our community, one connection at a time.

💙 We can’t wait to see what June has in store!

Help us spread the word! Invite your friends and family to Like, Follow, and Share our page so we can continue reaching and supporting more families in our community.

🎣✨ Feature Friday Spotlight ✨🎣

This week’s feature highlights support for Zoe’s Home!

The community is invited to attend the 5th Annual Fish Fry & Crappie Tournament, an event bringing people together to support women and babies through housing and programming services.

📋 Event Details

🐟 Fish Fry

📅 June 5th at 5:00 PM
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church
💵 Free will donation

Guests can enjoy a meal featuring fried fish, hush puppies, slaw, dessert, and a drink.

🎣 Crappie Tournament

📝 Registration: June 5th from 5:00–7:00 PM
💲 $100 per team
⏰ Fishing hours: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⚖️ Weigh-in: 3:00 PM
🏆 70% payback

❤️ Proceeds Support

Funds raised from the event go toward:

* Support for women and their babies
* Free housing and programming
* Life-changing services for families in need

The event welcomes anglers, families, and community members to participate in a day of fishing, food, and impact.

This week, we are grateful to share the impact of the donations received for Mission House, a local sober living home for men in Clinton, Missouri. Because of the generosity of our community, we were able to provide laundry soap, hygiene items, paper towels, and toilet paper to help support the residents and their daily needs.

The residents of Mission House are incredibly thankful and are also looking for ways to give back to the community that has supported them. They are currently offering help with yard work, cleaning projects, and handyman jobs locally.

If you or someone you know could use assistance, please contact Melissa Smith at [email protected] or 218-580-4353, and she will gladly help connect you.

Thank you to everyone who donated and continues to support our neighbors through kindness, compassion, and community. 💙