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 important programs for kids. It is estimated that Missouri receives an additional $1,300 a year for every
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
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 key takeaways for child well-being advocates:
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.
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 a tank of gas driving to Jefferson
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
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 think about the gritty images we see in the
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, loving adoptive homes. One of the multiple ways in
The theme of the Parents as Teachers 2019 International Conference, “35 Years: Investing in Families, Impacting Communities,” begins to tell the story of the mission of the Parents as Teachers program. The annual international conference in October was held in St. Louis, Missouri, the birthplace of Parents as Teachers, and hosted more than 1,600 early
Policy Work Kids Win convened another meeting of our Youth Homelessness workgroup to discuss next steps to help offer access to medical care and other basic needs for vulnerable youth. The Kids Win team attended the Alliance for Early Success summit in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit offered an opportunity to learn about early childhood issues
