The Family and Community Trust

Partnerships from around Missouri are invited to showcase their community work during the Community Partnership Day in the Missouri State Capitol on April 1. Connect with legislators and highlight the projects improving the lives of children and families during #MissouriCPDay2026

Spring break can be a source of stress for parents, whether sending a teen off on a vacation or figuring out a plan for younger kids while away from school. Find helpful tips to make your spring break plan at preventchildabuse.org/resources/keep…

Missouri showed up for kids at Child Advocacy Day 2026. Advocates and partners came together at the Capitol on March 25, 2026 to push for a brighter future for children and families. Watch below to learn all about #MOCAD26

Through the Kansas City Black History Project 2026, LINC partners with the @ArchivesKc and the @KCLibrary to spotlight six powerful stories and amplify lived experiences that continue to shape communities today. Discover more at kclinc.org/the-american-s…

Happy New Year! 🎊 MO FACT is excited to continue our work in supporting children and families across Missouri in 2026.

This season, we’re grateful for the resilience of Missouri families and the partners who support them. Happy Holidays! ✨

According to the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the @AECFNews, Missouri has improved in several key areas since 2019, including a decrease in children living in high-poverty areas and a decrease in teen births. See where Missouri ranks nationwide at bit.ly/25DataBook-BS

Missouri ranks at number 35 nationwide for health in the @AECFNews 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. Take a more detailed look at the areas that have improved and the areas that became worse in Missouri healthcare at bit.ly/25DataBook-BS.

Our nation’s kids and families face many challenges, but the data shows a brighter future is possible. The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights where Missouri is making progress and where more work is needed to give every child a chance to thrive. bit.ly/25DataBook-BS

How is Missouri helping children and families thrive? The 2025 @annieecaseyfdn KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights state trends in health, education, economic well-being and family and community factors. Explore the data: bit.ly/25DataBook-BS

The 36th annual Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT® Data Book is here! Download the report today to view 2025 trends and the national and state data across four domains. bit.ly/25DataBook-BS

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Schools and nonprofits in Missouri now have until June 13 to apply for funding to serve afterschool meals! Apply here: missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51…

.@NoKidHungryMO is offering schools and nonprofits two fall grant opportunities to increase participation in school breakfast and afterschool meals. Don’t wait, applications close on May 12! Learn more about the qualifications and apply at mofact.org/nkh-grants-and….

We had an amazing time at the State Capitol during #CommunityPartnership Day yesterday! Partnerships from around the state were able to network with legislators and share the important work they are doing to support children and families. #CPDay2025

Here we are from #JeffCity with the #moleg advocating for children and families on the @MOFACT #communitypartnerships day at the Capitol. Meeting with our senators and reps, including Rep. Melissa Douglas. Thanks for joining us in this important work.

Learn more about Therapy Paws, a team of canine-volunteer handlers that aims to bring youth across Missouri comfort and safety as they face life’s uncertainties. Visit therapypaws.org to learn more about Therapy Paws and where they serve throughout the community.

Funding is available for schools and non-profits who provide free meals for kids under the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program for at-risk, afterschool meals. Check program qualifications and apply here: mofact.org/nkh-grants-and…

@MOFACT is happy to be a partner as we celebrate two decades of making a difference in the lives and families of the justice involved.

No Kid Hungry Missouri, a project of Missouri FACT and the MU Center for Health Policy, offers competitive grants of up to $5,000 to schools to increase participation in school breakfast. Applications are being accepted until July 12 - apply now: mofact.org/nkh-grants-and…

The annual @aecfkidscount report shows how children are faring in terms of economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. The 2024 data book has been released and shows Missouri's results in each sector: kcur.org/education/2024…