Missouri’s system for providing legal representation to families ensnared in the foster care system is highly decentralized and has little state oversight. The result is that some parents go without ...

For kids, spring break means a week-long break from school, but it also means more unsupervised screen time.

Huge state budget cuts to Family Resource Centers would mean they also miss out on federal dollars. From Mará Rose Williams: ...

Planning a family trip to St. Louis, Missouri? You’re in for a treat! The Gateway City is bursting with St. Louis attractions for families that blend fun, education, and adventure. Whether you’re ...

Missouri has begun issuing federal food benefits that could reach 475,000 kids this summer. The first batch of Missouri's summer food benefits for children was issued Thursday night, a spokesperson ...

Missouri has long taken kids into foster care at a rate higher than average and kept them there for more time. There were 11,085 kids in foster care as of March, down from a peak of 14,265 kids in ...

A teacher works with a student on numbers in the Fort Osage School District. Many schools in Missouri invested in learning mentors and tutors after the pandemic began to help students academically ...

A 2021 law required unlicensed Christian children's residential facilities to report to the Department of Social Services for ...

Most eligible kids will receive the benefits automatically and won’t need to apply, but those who do need to apply must do so by Aug. 31 (USDA photo). Missouri has begun issuing federal food benefits ...