Our Little Haven

Our Little Haven We are relentlessly committed to providing early intervention services for children and families. We are Caring for Children and Families. Mind. Body. Soul.

We serve the young child impacted by abuse, neglect, and mental or behavioral health needs through a suite of programs all designed to offer and facilitate early intervention. We offer mental health treatment to children during their formative years, coupled with treatment and support services for the entire client family.

💡 Big ideas, real impact.Last week, our team took part in Thinksgiving, a one-day event hosted by Cortex that brings tog...
11/12/2025

💡 Big ideas, real impact.

Last week, our team took part in Thinksgiving, a one-day event hosted by Cortex that brings together local nonprofits and business partners to solve challenges and strengthen our community.

We were honored to partner with our friends at Enterprise Bank & Trust, led by Christopher Struttmann, who shared their expertise to help us explore ways to streamline and strengthen our Community Family Services program — especially for children and families in foster care.

Together, we brainstormed strategies to improve systems, increase efficiency, and enhance the way we serve.

A huge thank-you to our staff team:
💛 Mandy Kamykowski
💛 Adam Irace
💛 Nicole Pashia
💛 Moriah Schollman

And to Cortex for hosting such a meaningful day. Thinksgiving reminds us that when community and creativity come together, everyone benefits — especially the children we serve.

💛 When a child receives support early, it can change everything.At Our Little Haven, we believe in the power of early in...
11/10/2025

💛 When a child receives support early, it can change everything.

At Our Little Haven, we believe in the power of early intervention — because the best time to help is as soon as the need appears.

From mental health care to developmental support, we walk alongside children and families at the start of their healing journey, so that change can last a lifetime.

🎁 Looking for a way to give back this season?Gather your team, workplace, or friend group and host a Gift Card Drive for...
11/07/2025

🎁 Looking for a way to give back this season?
Gather your team, workplace, or friend group and host a Gift Card Drive for families at Our Little Haven! 💙

Grocery, gas, and Walmart gift cards help relieve the daily burdens many caregivers face — giving them one less thing to worry about.

🏢 Perfect for:
• Offices
• Book clubs
• Classrooms
• Churches
• Holiday parties

Coordinate a group collection and contact Brittany at bmilford@ourlittlehaven.org
to arrange pickup or drop-off.

Small cards. Big impact. Let’s give together this season. 💛

11/05/2025

Now Enrolling at Our Little Academy Day Treatment! Immediate Openings Available

Our Little Academy is a full-day, year-round day treatment program for children ages 3–5 who need extra support before kindergarten.

Designed for kids with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, OLA combines therapy, structure, and play - helping each child build the skills they need to thrive.

To make a referral, call Sarah at 314-533-2229 x295  or visit ourlittlehaven.org/programs/our-little-academy/ to learn more or make a referral online.



Many of the families we serve are struggling to put food on the table after recent reductions in SNAP benefits. Grocery ...
11/03/2025

Many of the families we serve are struggling to put food on the table after recent reductions in SNAP benefits. Grocery gift cards help us provide immediate relief - ensuring parents can buy essentials and children have what they need at home.

🛒 We urgently need grocery gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Schnucks, etc.)

📬 Mail to:
Our Little Haven
PO Box 23010
St. Louis, MO 63156-3010

Or contact Brittany at bmilford@ourlittlehaven.org to arrange a drop-off.

Every card — every dollar — makes a difference. Together, we can help families through this difficult time.



Our Little Academy Day Treatment team got into the spirit of the day dressed as beloved Cat in the Hat characters - and ...
10/31/2025

Our Little Academy Day Treatment team got into the spirit of the day dressed as beloved Cat in the Hat characters - and the kids joined right in by making their own costumes to match the theme! ✨

After some creative crafting, the children trick-or-treated through our Administrative Building — a fun tradition we look forward to every year. 🍬❤️

At Our Little Academy, joy, imagination, and connection are all part of the healing journey.



🎃 Happy Halloween from Our Little Haven! 🎃Costumes, candy, and community — we’re celebrating the joy and imagination tha...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Our Little Haven! 🎃

Costumes, candy, and community — we’re celebrating the joy and imagination that this day brings, especially to the children and families we serve. 🧡

Want to support Our Little Haven in a simple way today?
🎉 Like this post
👻 Share it with your friends
💙 Invite someone new to follow our page

Every new supporter helps strengthen our community of healing and hope — and that’s something to celebrate.

🌟 Because of YOU... 💙Children in our care are learning to manage emotions, build friendships, and thrive — in school, at...
10/30/2025

🌟 Because of YOU... 💙

Children in our care are learning to manage emotions, build friendships, and thrive — in school, at home, and in their communities.

Your generosity makes this possible.

Because of you,
💛 The hurting stops
💛 The healing begins
💛 The love lasts

Thank you for walking with us, and for believing in the power of early intervention and compassionate care.

✨ 20 Lessons for 20 Years of OLA – Lessons 17–20 💛We’ve reached the final set of lessons in our 20 Lessons for 20 Years ...
10/28/2025

✨ 20 Lessons for 20 Years of OLA – Lessons 17–20 💛

We’ve reached the final set of lessons in our 20 Lessons for 20 Years series — insights from two decades of growth, healing, and child-centered care at Our Little Academy.

Lesson 17: Teamwork makes the dream work! OLA is a team-based program, and the love and trust among staff is what keeps us going on the hardest days 🤝💙

Lesson 18: Rituals and traditions build connection. From tie-dyeing shirts in the summer to decorating gingerbread houses in winter, OLA traditions create belonging and joy 🌈🏠

Lesson 19: Everyone deserves a break. Mental health care starts with caring for your own well-being first 🧠💛

Lesson 20: It takes a village. The magic at OLA happens because of our full agency team, generous donors, and a caring community 💫

Thank you for following along as we’ve shared 20 heartfelt lessons. And thank you for being part of the journey 💙

10/27/2025

🎁 An Easy Way to Give Back 🎁

Want to make an impact for children and families at Our Little Haven this season? Our Wish Lists make it simple - just like a gift registry!

Each of our three programs — Keystone Mental Health Services, Our Little Academy Day Treatment, and Community Family Services — has its own list of items specially requested by staff to support their work and the children and families we serve.

Visit www.ourlittlehaven.org/wish-list
Scroll down and select a program
Shop an item (or two!) to help fill real needs
Donations have never been easier — and every gift makes a difference. 💛

It was a beautiful day to join our friends at Mastercard for their annual Fall Picnic - and what a fun way to make a dif...
10/24/2025

It was a beautiful day to join our friends at Mastercard for their annual Fall Picnic - and what a fun way to make a difference!

Team members could make a donation for the chance to throw a pie at a leader from their AI-DPE team — all in support of Our Little Haven’s mission.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special - especially Dylan Sykes, who took one for the team, John Chisholm, who led the pie toss, and Kate Faherty, Jane Zahrndt, and all who planned this generous and joy-filled event.

We’re so grateful to and all their team members for your partnership and support!

✨ 20 Lessons for 20 Years of OLA – Lessons 13–16 💛The insights from Our Little Academy continue as we celebrate two deca...
10/24/2025

✨ 20 Lessons for 20 Years of OLA – Lessons 13–16 💛

The insights from Our Little Academy continue as we celebrate two decades of early intervention, growth, and healing. Here are the next four lessons from our team:

Lesson 13: It’s easy to get stuck in a bad pattern. When that happens, do whatever you can to shake things up — even if it’s something weird 🎭 A pattern won’t break itself. You have to do something different.

Lesson 14: Serious work doesn’t always need to be serious. Silliness and playfulness can be powerful tools for connection and healing 🤪🎈

Lesson 15: Manners matter. Saying “please” and “thank you” often shows respect for others and for yourself 🙏💬

Lesson 16: Get outside every day. Sunshine, fresh air, and green spaces support mental and emotional health 🌤️🌳

More real-life lessons coming soon as we continue celebrating !

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4316 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63108

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The Cookie Jar Story

Our Little Haven is complicated - the kids and families are overwhelmed, the system is "broke" and often there is no place to get help. OLH invites the community to help through early intervention which is in itself is complicated. So, to help explain the beauty of Our Little Haven here is a simple story. We believe when we’re born, God gives us a Cookie Jar and with each positive experience - each hug, each high-five, each success – we get a cookie in our Cookie Jar. At about ten years old (the ending of our formative years) our Cookie Jar gets sealed up and what we have in our Jar is what nurtures us for the rest of our lives. Now, most of our Cookie Jars are pretty full. The Haven Kids, well, their Jars are empty and it’s our honor to fill them. That’s what the community does – helping to fill Cookie Jars.