Vision for Children at Risk calls your attention to two items on the November 6 Missouri ballot that are of interest to children and families. VCR has endorsed both of these proposals. Proposition B – Minimum Wage Proposition B raises the minimum wage very gradually until it reaches $12/hour in 2023. The stress of low-wage workers who struggle to meet […]
November Missouri Ballot Initiatives of Interest to Children and Families
Proposition A Would Threaten Children and Families
In our current social service world, we talk a lot about collective impact, of breaking down silos of service, and warn of compartmentalizing the needs of children and their families. But we still too often fail to connect the dots when we consider public policy that has the potential to decrease poverty. There is a wealth of research that shows […]
Highlights from the 2018 Missouri Legislature Impacting Children and Families
Speakers provided much information about actions of the 2018 Missouri Legislature impacting children and families at the annual Legislative Wrap-Up on May 24 at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, attended by 86 interested individuals. On the panel were: Brian Colby, Missouri Budget Project See his presentation Jessica Seitz, Missouri KidsFirst See her presentation Brian Schmidt and Linda Rallo, Kids Win […]
Legislative Wrap-Up Forum May 24
In this unusual 2018 Missouri Legislature session punctuated by criminal charges being filed against the governor, what actions have been taken that affect children and families? Get a full review at the annual Legislative Wrap-Up forum on Thursday, May 24, at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, 1000 N. Vandeventer Ave. Networking and registration begin at 8:30 a.m.. and the […]
Find Locations of Summer Meals for Children by ZIP Code
Want to know where children are offered summer meals? Download this list of meal sites in St. Louis City and County compiled by Vision for Children at Risk, sorted into 33 ZIP codes. Summertime presents an extra challenge to families who struggle to find the resources to provide healthy, adequate meals for their children. Operation Food Search, local Health Departments, […]