At Boys & Girls Town, our mission is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. Our treatment programs employ a strength-based approach, we help each child discover the talents & strengths in themselves. By reinforcing positive behaviors, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families. Today Boys & Girls Town of Missouri serves more than 5,000 children and family members each year through residential treatment, foster care case management, outreach and therapy programs for at-risk children and youth with a history of abuse and neglect or severe behavior and emotional disorders. Our treatment programs are a viable alternative to costly hospital stays and offer real hope for children and their families.