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Restoring the lives of sexually trafficked youth in the U.S. The Covering House is a therapeutic recovery program for youth who have been sexually trafficked.

Our COVER Care™ program is being licensed and copyrighted as an evidence-based program for national distribution. The program integrates specialized therapies (horticulture, equine, culinary, and arts/expressions) with experiential learning, individual and group therapy, sensory diet, and a full in-house, trauma-informed education program designed to meet the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of survivors. Since 2009, The Covering House has served 440+ children and teens and educated 11,000+ at-risk youth on trafficking red flags and self-protective behaviors.

11/05/2026

This is the perfect fall weather for our clients and staff to be able to enjoy the furniture on our front porch! We have rocking chairs for our girls to relax in, side tables where they can set their apple c***r, and outdoor tables where they can gather to eat and laugh together. Fun Fact; rocking chairs have therapeutic benefits! The action of rocking is a soothing experience that can help lower levels of depression and anxiety, as well as improve mood. Who knew?

11/02/2026

Though you may have gotten an extra hour of sleep last night, sometimes sleep just isn't enough to shake that exhausted feeling so many of us struggle with. Burnout and fatigue are especially common in our line of work. That is why we have a wellness program for our staff. We encourage them all to combat that feeling of exhaustion with the below tips and tricks. If you are still feeling tired, even after gaining an extra hour of sleep, try these for yourself!

Reestablish Healthy Routines
Gradually return to consistent sleep and wake times to help your body adjust to busier schedules. A well-rested mind is more productive and resilient.

Stay Hydrated
Keep a water bottle nearby and aim to stay hydrated throughout the workday.

Plan Ahead
Take a few minutes each evening to prepare for the next day. Packing lunches, choosing outfits, or reviewing your schedule can help reduce morning stress.

Fuel Your Body
Busy days can make it tempting to skip meals or grab quick snacks. Keep healthy options on hand, such as fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts, or whole grain snacks to maintain your energy.

Make Time for Movement
Even 10 to 15 minutes of walking, stretching, or light exercise can improve your mood, reduce stress, and increase energy.

Get connected
Social connections can have a positive influence on your overall mental well-being.

Give Yourself Grace
Transitions can feel overwhelming. Remember that it’s okay if everything doesn’t go perfectly. Celebrate small accomplishments and be kind to yourself as you adjust.

10/30/2026

Many of our girls come to us with negative or no memories of holiday celebrations. Our goal is to change that by reimbursing those childhood experiences. For Halloween, we set up a trunk-or-treat for the girls. The staff decorated their cars and filled them with goodies. Each girl got to dress up in the costumes they picked out for themselves and fill up their baskets with candy. You can be sure that their buckets were full!

10/28/2026

A few weeks ago, we hosted a Holiday Decoration Donation Drive and you all showed up! As seen in the photo, you all almost filled a U-Haul van with decorations for holidays ranging from St. Patrick's Day to Christmas. We are so grateful!

Many of our girls come with negative, or no, memories of the holidays from their childhood. You are reimbursing those childhood memories by helping us decorate their home. Thank you for making their holidays special ❤️

10/26/2026

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Do you want to use your skills to help youth survivors of s*x trafficking and exploitation find refuge and restoration? If you answered yes, come work at The Covering House! We have various positions available, so no matter what your talents, we may have a place for you on our team.

Check out the openings and apply at https://www.thecoveringhouse.org/careers

10/23/2026

2027 is quickly approaching. Wow! How time flies.

That also means that our 2027 Dine for Dignity Gala is coming up sooner rather than later. We hope you will SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, April 17, 2027 - so that you can attend. It will be a night full of delicious food, delightful company, and a glimpse into how you are providing youth with the resources they need to heal from s*x trafficking and exploitation. Plus, it is a ton of fun!

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/21/2026

Our next DBT skill is TIPP, which is used when we are very heightened and our brains are offline and stuck in an emotional mindset.

This skill also comes with a bit of a science lesson! When we become heightened our sympathetic nervous system triggers our fight or flight and prepares for action by increasing heart rate, releasing the stress hormone cortisol, and increasing blood pressure. Inversely, our parasympathetic nervous system is what helps us relax and regulate emotions by reducing heart rate and blood pressure, and stabilizing hormone production. Our TIPP skills are those that activate the parasympathetic nervous system to decrease the intensity of emotions and get our brains back online. Information about the skills is provided below.

Temperature: Place your face in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 seconds. It is important for this skill that we bend at the waist to a 90-degree angle to initiate our dive reflex. In a pinch, we could even bend at the waist with icepacks or ice held to the face.

Intense Exercise: Expend your body's stored energy by doing jumping jacks, push-ups, running in place, jumping, etc. The point is that you do it intensely.

Paced Breathing: Slow your pace of breathing way down to aid in reducing your heart rate and blood pressure (Box breathing, Belly breathing, etc.).

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and relax each muscle group one at a time. Notice the tension and the release and do this skill mindfully! (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)

10/19/2026

One of the features that our girls love most about our new home, aside from having their own bedrooms, is our sensory room. It is a safe space for them to go and relax when their emotions are running high. The room is dimly lit with colored lights of their choosing and filled with comfy furniture and fidget toys. It truly helps them through some tough emotions.

Thank you to our generous supporters who made the construction of this room possible! You are changing lives.

10/16/2026

We celebrated our second program graduation this year! The theme was "dark formal", so the graduate, girls, and staff put on their nicest dark clothes to celebrate. The celebration was so big we couldn't host it in our dining room; we had to decorate one of our wings!

This young woman is phenomenal! She is on track to graduate high school and head off to college. In the meantime, she has secured her first job and is excelling at that. She is truly proof that your circumstances shape you, but they don't have to define you. We are so proud of her!

Please help us congratulate her in the comments.

10/14/2026

To everyone who supported this year's F3 St. Louis activity challenge: THANK YOU! Every mile logged and donation made, is truly changing the lives of youth survivors of s*x trafficking and exploitation.

In total, you all logged 15,959 miles together. More than $126K was raised to support The Covering House's mission... and growing! Donations continue to come in. It's never too late to support TCH!

Our work would not be possible without this outpouring of support. We hope you all had fun logging these miles for a good cause. THANK YOU!

Address

P. O. Box 431
Brentwood, MO
63010

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thecoveringhouse.org/

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