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…
Read More December was a busy month for the Kids Win team, concluding with needed time off with our families before the legislative session begins! Check out some of the highlights and look at what’s ahead. We enjoyed having our members and stakeholders together on December 6 for our 4th Quarter meeting and final convening of 2019….
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by Linda Rallo, Vice President, Aligned Stronger background checks, more funding for preschool, better healthcare coverage, these are all actions that happen when advocates do their job. Whether you are a professional or a volunteer, putting a plan together requires thought and insight and, when executed well, can deliver measurable results. Before you drain…
Read More What Happened in November Casey presented twice at the Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies Conference this month. The first was a solo presentation with the membership group or CEOs of children’s agencies, specifically discussing Medicaid and how agencies can help us advocate to improve the system. The second presentation was in partnership with Jessica Seitz…
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by Pat Holterman-Hommes, Chief Executive Officer, Youth In Need November is recognized across the country as National Runaway Prevention Month, a public awareness campaign designed to “shine a light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth and the barriers they face that too often remain invisible. When we think about youth homelessness, we often…
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by Jennifer Townsend, Director of Recruitment Programs, FosterAdopt Connect There are over 123,000 children and youth waiting to be adopted who are at risk of aging out of foster care without permanent family connections. FosterAdopt Connect joins Kids Win Missouri in celebrating National Adoption Month by highlighting the need for older youth to find permanent,…
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