House of Compassion · Grandview, Missouri
A CARF-accredited home for adolescent boys, offering Emergency Placement and Residential Level 3 care. Sixteen beds. One front door. The texture of a real childhood — birthday cakes, college visits, family dinners, prom — included.
Holiday drive · through December 26
Every boy in the house gets a real holiday — gifts, stockings, a holiday meal, and the family traditions. $250 fills one stocking. Every gift helps: $25 adds to a stocking.
Your gift funds what turns sixteen beds into one home — birthday cakes, prom, college visits, road trips, school supplies.
CARF-accredited, DSS-licensed. Emergency Placement and Residential Level 3 care. Direct intake line and digital referral packet.
What our program is, what it isn't, what a day at HOC actually feels like, and how families stay connected through it.
Our story
“She gave up her own house to start HOC. We've been continuing her work for fourteen years.”
House of Compassion was founded by Erika Peterson on May 5, 2012, in a home she literally gave up to make it possible. Fourteen years later, we hold a CARF accreditation, a DSS license in continuous standing, and a reputation as one of the best placements in the area.
Read our storyFrom our residents
Excerpts from Google reviews left by former residents. Voice preserved; lightly edited for length.
“It is one of the best places I have ever been to in the past 4 years that I have been in the foster care system. I feel that I have learned a lot from House of Compassion and their staff.”
Former residentGoogle review · March 2024
“When I came to HOC, I didn’t like to listen. I even got bad grades in school. But I gave them a chance I will never regret. Now I have all A’s in school, learned how to control my anger. HOC is a calm home. The staff will treat you with respect and kindness. I will miss that place so much.”
Former resident · 2.5 years at HOCGoogle review · September 2023
“Very good with kids. Help and works on goals. Excellent communication skills. I would recommend anyone to get their kid there. NUMBER 1 in Missouri.”
Former residentGoogle review · November 2020
Where your gift goes
Our clinical work is what earns the CARF accreditation. Donations fund everything else — the experiences that turn sixteen beds into one home.
Sheets, pillows, towels, hygiene products. The basics of having a place to land.
Family-style dinners every night, the rhythm of a real home.
Outdoors, fishing, fire, real time away from the routine.
