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Envision a future where children and their parents, and their teachers, and their doctors, all believe there is a newer and safer method than drugs–hooking up electrodes to the foreheads of kids to “stimulate” their frontal lobes every night. Imagine millions of children enduring this stigma, this humiliation, this lie about being helped, this encouragement to see themselves as broken devices, and the specter of unknowable long-term brain injury.

Our mission is to help children and families transform significant emotional distress into increased resilience, hope and quality of life. Using clinical sophistication and expertise we incorporate humility, kindness, and passion to create a community of care. We seek to support the healing process with innovation and integrity, and to serve as a model for best and promising practices. Our clinicians, teachers, and staff hold a willingness to look deeply—to learn and to play.

There are entrepreneurs, founders, thinkers, ideologues, teachers, investors, architects, chefs, doctors, consultants, artists, and many more that can generate value and unique experiences that make others happy. There are also organizations, corporations, institutions, companies, and initiatives that innovate intelligently, educate holistically and create ecosystems of influence that allow humans to be free, conscious and happy. The World Happiness Foundation aims to support those leaders and institutions that are making the world a happier place for humans. So we encourage and reward smart innovation, holistic education and research and activism to achieve that happiness is within reach of the most significant number of people.

Since 1964, West Ridge Academy (formerly known as the Utah Boys Ranch) has been helping struggling teens and bringing hope to young men, young women and their families. From the earliest days, the organization recognized the positive effect its program had on young men who were struggling academically, emotionally and socially. Today, the academy has served more than 25,000 students, has expanded to include separate and distinct campuses for boys and girls, and continues to bring hope and healing to families across the world.     The purpose of West Ridge Academy is simple: to send a child home with a change of heart. We are consistently able to do this by applying our foundational principles of Family, Spirituality, Integrity, Work, Service and Gratitude. With each student, a Master Treatment Plan is individually developed and implemented, created specifically for each student’s needs. Every Treatment Plan includes guidance and personal involvement from four teams including Therapists, Home Staff, Teachers and Spiritual Advisors.

Genesis School offers creative approaches to learning by adapting to each student's needs. We are committed to fostering a welcoming learning environment for young people to support their efforts and aspirations, while celebrating their value and endless potential. Our core beliefs: * We are committed to academic achievement and excellence in education. * Students deserve a fresh start on their educational journey. * Learning structures should be adaptable to meet individual needs. * Effective education requires a partnership between school and parent. * Effective learning requires appropriate resources and qualified staff. * Caring, qualified teachers and a specialized staff can make all the difference in turning a young person's life around. Our responsibility is vast because Genesis Promise Academy is the only charter school in the Kansas City area serving at-risk and high-risk inner city youth during those vulnerable years, grades kindergarten - 8. We know how to address the special needs of young people and have been doing so for over 30 years. We have a proven track record. And when we are successful keeping young people in school, we help fortify the community's skill base and enhance family cohesiveness.

United Services for Children is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides pediatric therapy and early intervention services to children with developmental disabilities and delays, and offers support services for their families. We focus on children ages birth through 8 years old. United Services for Children delivers life-changing outcomes for children, no two children are alike. Some face challenges that are apparent to the untrained eye. But many children have diagnoses that are invisible to anyone who hasn't watched them struggle to hold a crayon, button their shirt, feed themselves, remain calm or focus on tasks. It is a tremendous victory when a child is able to put aside their walker and march down the hall unassisted. But it is equally tremendous when a child who could not grip a marker is able to draw their first picture, or when a child who was withdrawn from their world is finally able to recognize their mother or father. The teachers and therapists of United Services for Children celebrate daily victories of every kind. Every milestone is a step toward that child living a life of independence and fulfillment. Our center is located at 4140 Old Mill Parkway in St. Peters Missouri. We are located in the St. Louis Metro area. Since 1975 We have served tens of thousands of children and their families.

Their mission is to support groups for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others).