Swope Health Services

Swope Health Services – KidsCARE, located in Kansas City, Missouri, provides a comprehensive and compassionate model of pediatric healthcare that integrates behavioral health, primary care, dental, and vision services for children from birth through age 17. The KidsCARE initiative extends beyond the traditional clinic setting by delivering services through mobile units and school-based health programs, ensuring access for children and families across the community. Through a whole-child and whole-family approach, Swope Health addresses both physical and emotional needs in a coordinated, family-centered environment.

The KidsCARE program includes outpatient counseling, therapeutic services, and behavioral health assessments tailored to children and adolescents. Therapy services include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, Theraplay, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help youth build emotional resilience and coping skills. The facility also provides specialized care for adolescents with substance use concerns through a 12-week program that includes counseling, urinalysis, family involvement, and aftercare planning. Youth suicide prevention services are embedded in the continuum of care to address early warning signs and foster community awareness through outreach and education. Whether delivered in schools, mobile clinics, or the Swope Health Pediatric Clinic, KidsCARE ensures access to critical behavioral health and wellness services for youth across Kansas City.