Joe Schoerberl

The non-profit company is based in Joplin, MO. The Children's Center of Southwest Missouri is a not-for-profit child advocacy organization serving children from birth to 17 years old who have been sexually or physically abused or witnessed violent crimes, along with their families. The center operates multiple locations across a 12-county area, providing comprehensive, trauma-informed services free of charge, including specialized medical evaluations, forensic interviewing, family advocacy, multidisciplinary team coordination, and trauma-focused mental health therapies. The organization also offers prevention education, community outreach, and collaborates with law enforcement and child protective services to ensure coordinated care and support. The Children's Center of Southwest Missouri was founded in 1996.