Healing the Children envisions a world where every child has access to good medical care.

The challenges have never been greater due to the ever-changing healthcare system in the United States, the shortage of available funds to nonprofit organizations, and the increasing medical needs of children here and around the world.

Until our vision can be realized, our hope is to be a powerful instrument of healing for children needing life-changing medical care they can find nowhere else. Since 1979, the 14 chapters of Healing the Children have enabled 6,843 children from dozens of countries to come to the U.S. for life-altering free medical/surgical care provided medical care to more than 70,000 children in their home countries through visiting medical teams; and secured medical, dental and other assistance to more than 30,000 U.S. children.

The Missouri Chapter of Healing the Children, located in St. Louis, secures thousands of dollars worth of gratis care each year in Missouri for children in need while maintaining a very modest budget. We collaborate with hospitals, doctors, airlines, international partners and volunteers to bring children the life-saving medical care they need ... and deserve.

HTC Missouri was incorporated in July, 2004 by its executive director, Kathy Corbett. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.