THANK YOU, AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONALS Afterschool professionals, you are loved and appreciated. Not everyone can do what you do. You know that, don’t you? Your job requires multiple layers of talents, skills, and abilities, many of which are not recognized until someone else steps in and does not have the necessary skillset. Who else needs to
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted our world in ways we never expected, faster than we ever thought possible. Communities most impacted by high infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates are the same communities most impacted by the consequences of this crisis. These are the communities that must be centered and prioritized in our response
As Public Policy Chair for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children (MOAEYC), I would like to share some information about our organization and an annual April event. MOAEYC is one of 51 affiliates through which nearly 60,000 people are members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Missouri
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 Teachers Association (MOPATA) is to provide and promote skill-building, peer
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 Social Distancing It’s okay to go outside. In fact,
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
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 we’ve been connecting with partners and
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.”
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 as children grow and develop, it is critical that
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 Accounts, also known as CDAs, are savings or investment accounts
