Women on the front lines Social workers, the majority of them women, rarely see the public moments of the families they help. More often, their work happens quietly with parents trying to hold their families together. “Our social workers and case managers do not step in once and then disappear,” said Latizia Williams, assistant director of the parenting program at […]

'Women on the front lines'

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Senate approves bill to expand family supports and establish statewide communication access service On third reading the senate passed Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 10 62 to create public‑assistance connections with community and faith‑based groups and establish a statewide communication access service intended to improve Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; the measure passed on a recorded vote, 28–1.

The Missouri Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at connecting struggling families with local organizations while enhancing communication access for those with disabilities!

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Senate OKs temporary bigger dependency exemption for the year a child is born, adds adoption language Senate passed a substitute for Senate Bill 10 32 to allow a one‑year doubled dependency exemption (from $1,200 to $2,400) in the tax year a child is born; floor amendments added adopted children and clarified married‑filing‑jointly treatment before the substitute was perfected and printed.

Missouri's Senate just approved a significant tax relief measure for families welcoming new children, doubling the dependency exemption in the year a baby is born!

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Social Services Department allocates $24.4M for family and youth programs Department of Social Services funds various nonprofits with a total of $24.4 million.

Missouri's House Bill 11 is set to allocate $24.4 million to uplift families and youth, sparking a crucial debate about the future of social services in the state.

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Missouri allocates $51.5M for Summer EBT program and Family Support initiatives Missouri earmarks $12.8M for EBT and $1M for Family Assistance Management System.

Missouri is stepping up to fight food insecurity with a groundbreaking $51.5 million investment in its Summer EBT program aimed at supporting families in need.

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Department of Social Services allocates $42.5M for family support initiatives Social Services distributes funds to support families and community stability programs.

Missouri's House Bill 11 is set to invest $42.5 million in family support initiatives, sparking debates on community welfare and funding sustainability.

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Missouri allocates $36M for child support enforcement and family services Missouri approves $36 million for child support services and administrative expenses.

Missouri's groundbreaking House Bill 11 proposes over $36 million to revolutionize child support enforcement, promising a brighter future for families in need.

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Missouri state budget allocates funds for at-risk family services and ethics commission Missouri budget allocates millions for home services and administrative costs.

Missouri's House Bill 5 could revolutionize support for at-risk families with a $30 million investment in home visiting services, but is it the solution we need?

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State funds $2.6M to strengthen family relationships and job readiness programs Department of Social Services allocates funds for programs addressing parenting and employment issues.

Missouri is taking a bold step to combat poverty and strengthen families with a groundbreaking $2.6 million initiative aimed at job training, parenting support, and youth mentorship.

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Missouri General Assembly establishes June as Fathership Month and launches Fathership Project Missouri designates June as Fathership Month and introduces the Missouri Fathership Project.

Missouri is set to honor fathers like never before with a new bill establishing June as "Fathership Month," aimed at strengthening family bonds and community engagement.

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Representative Hausman proposes reduced sales tax on personal care products in Missouri Missouri's new law lowers sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products starting 2025

Missouri is set to reduce sales tax on essential personal care products, easing financial burdens for families starting in 2025!

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Missouri prohibits TANF SNAP funds for purchases at liquor and gambling establishments Missouri bans TANF SNAP use for alcohol and gambling purchases to protect children

A controversial new bill in Missouri aims to restrict where families can use their welfare benefits, igniting a heated debate on the balance between protection and stigma.

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Missouri Senate debates utility bill protections and ballot measure language amendments Senate leaders advocate for ratepayer protections and oppose changes to ballot measure language.

Missouri Senate leaders are standing firm against utility rate hikes and misleading ballot language, but will their efforts be enough to protect hardworking families?

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Missouri Supreme Court establishes new children's services evaluation and support team The team will review metrics and assist providers to improve outcomes for families.

Missouri's House Bill 807 is set to revolutionize support for expectant mothers and children by establishing a dedicated evaluation team to ensure services truly meet families' needs.

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Missouri senators propose bills to raise marriage age to 18 during news conference Missouri senators propose bills to raise marriage age to 18 during news conference.

Senator Tracy McCreery is making waves in Missouri by championing a bill to raise the legal marriage age to 18, igniting a crucial conversation about the future of young people's rights.

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