We meet youth where they need us most.

About Epworth

Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.

 

Our Mission

Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

 

Our Vision

A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.

 

Our Values and the Meaning Behind Them:

Respect.

We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague.

Excellence.

We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service.

Community.

We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities.