by Shauna Kerperin, Executive Director, Missouri Parents As Teachers Association Since its inception in 2016, Missouri Parents As Teachers Association’s mission is to be a leading force in the support, education, and quality of programs in Missouri so that all Missouri children will develop to their fullest potential. The purpose of the Missouri Parents as…
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Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics The Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics represents over 1,100 pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students across the state. As medical professionals across all specialties treat children and families, we emphasize the following messages to decrease the spread of COVID-19 across Missouri: #1 Practice…
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Spring is almost here, which means it’s almost time for THE event of the year in Jefferson City for children’s advocates. Child Advocacy Day is entering its 38th year and will once again bring together hundreds of advocates from around the state to meet with legislators, rally, and discuss issues that are important in improving…
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by Kids Win Missouri staff February is always a short month, but this February flew by! Between action (or snow days) in the legislature and the big Chiefs win at the beginning of the month, we can’t believe it’s over already. Check out some of the work we’ve been up to and the ways…
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A Red Circle and its Executive Director Erica Williams are a force to be reckoned with in north St. Louis County (“North County”). Located in Wellston and founded almost 3 years ago, A Red Circle’s mission statement is, “The holistic betterment of our community; reversing the effects of racism one person and cause at a time.” …
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by Katie Blount, DO, Jefferson City, MO As a general pediatrician practicing in Jefferson City, I support policy that supports kids. By providing immediate, continuous medical coverage upon enrollment in MO HealthNet, as proposed in HB 2379, we can improve continuity of care that we provide for the children of Missouri. As fast…
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by Michelle Witthaus, Program Manager for Health Equity Works What can $100 do for the life of a child? Can it provide motivation and hope for families, launch the beginning of college savings, and change the trajectory of a child’s life? The answer is a resounding “yes” – through Child Development Accounts. Child Development…
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by John Shikles, Policy Counsel and Director of Census Operations Office of Governor Michael L. Parson Counting our young children in the 2020 Census means all Missouri kids win for the next ten years. This is because the federal government will use our count to allocate billions of dollars to our state to support…
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January is always a busy month at Kids Win Missouri with the New Year and kick-off of legislative session. Here’s a look at our work in the Capitol and around the state. In Jefferson City On January 15, Governor Mike Parson gave his State of the State address and laid out his budget priorities to…
Read More by Kids Win Missouri staff Legislative session kicked off January 8 and one week later, Governor Parson delivered his annual State of the State address and budget priorities to the General Assembly. Listening with the ear of a child well-being advocate, there were many moments that stood out. These were some of our toplines and…
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