Investing in Kids.
Creating Brighter Futures.
At the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF), we invest in local nonprofits and governmental entities to provide mental and behavioral health services for kids and families in St. Louis County.
+$700 Million
Lifetime Funding
Allocations
$150 Million
2025-2027 Grassroots & 2026-2029 Core funding
+100
Local
organizations
On behalf of our Youth Advisory Committee, we are thrilled to announce that the application for our inaugural Youth-Led Funding Opportunity is now open! This one-year grant will fund programs that support youth mental health by offering art, recreation, and/or enrichment opportunities for youth in St. Louis County ages 5-18. Applications are due October 23.
Our Impact on Children’s Mental Health Services in St. Louis County.
Our mission is to improve the lives of kids and families in St. Louis County by strategically investing in the creation and maintenance of an integrated system of care that delivers effective mental and behavioral health services.
How We Fund
We are the largest children’s service fund in the state of Missouri, generating roughly $52 million annually through a quarter-cent sales tax. Learn more about how we fund children’s mental and behavioral health programs across St. Louis County.
Who We Fund
Approved by voters in 2008, the St. Louis County Putting Kids First Campaign created a community children’s fund for specific behavioral and mental health service needs. Since then, we have invested over $700 million in local nonprofits and governmental agencies. Learn more about the partners we fund.
Find A Service
Interested in funding? Learn more about our funding opportunities and the organizations we invest in.
Staying Connected with the Community.
Staff Spotlight: Nathaniel Hudson
Meet Nathaniel Hudson, our Salesforce Administrator!
Q&A with CSF’s Youth Advisory Council on the Youth-Led Funding Opportunity
Hear from our Youth Advisory Council members on who the Youth-Led Funding Opportunity is for, why it matters, and what they hope comes of it.
Supporting Provider-School Partnerships
Heather Fullerton, CSF's school-based services program specialist, shares information for our school-based mental health providers in a four-part video series available now on our YouTube channel.Outside of their homes, kids spend more time at school than anywhere...