by Alisa Nelson | Apr 8, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
The work of the Missouri Children’s Division is being reviewed after abuse allegations involving several faith-based boarding schools went under the public’s radar for years. An investigation by the Kansas City Star has found students at some of these places have been...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 28, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, News
Missouri plans to consolidate several early childhood programs across state government into one office. Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order today creating the Office of Childhood. Child care, home visiting, early learning, early intervention programs would...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 22, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Missourians who get food stamps will have their benefit amount increased through June. The state Department of Social Services says federal legislation signed into law last month includes a 15% increase in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit....
by Alisa Nelson | Sep 18, 2020 | Business, Education, News
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) is extending full-time childcare subsidy benefits through December 31 for eligible school-aged students who are not attending school in-person. A state press release says CARES Act Child Care Plan makes the additional...
