News & Updates

F. Scott Gee Named Executive Director

CMC is pleased to announce that F. Scott Gee has been selected to lead the organization, as the next executive director. He assumes his new position May 14, 2008. Gee comes to CMC with more than 17 years of local and statewide experience, most recently as the executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. Click here to read the press release.

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Events

2008 End-of-Session Briefing

CMC's annual wrap-up of the Missouri Legislative Session will take place on June 3, 2008 from 5-7pm at Ces & Judy's Catering in Frontenac. A panel of key Missouri legislators will discuss the impact of the 2008 session on children and families. Refreshments will be served.

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CMC's 2008 Forums on Children's Issues

Citizens for Missouri’s Children is bringing our 2008 Forum on Children’s Issues to Lafayette, Jackson, and Cass Counties. These free events will feature a presentation on the most recent county-specific KIDS COUNT findings, an update on how children fared during the 2008 legislative session, and a panel discussion with providers, legislators, and advocates. The first forum is coming up quickly...

• Lafayette County Forum: Wednesday, May 28, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Higginsville Community Center, 101 West 21st Street in Higginsville.
• Jackson County Forum: Wednesday, June 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley Campus Center, 3201 SW Trafficway in Kansas City.
• Cass County Forum: Thursday, June 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Cass County Medical Center Community Room, 1800 East Mechanic in Harrisonville.

For more information, contact Patricia S. Burns or Emily Schwartze.

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Information Resources

Weekly Legislative Update

Each week, CMC provides an in-depth look at legislative developments affecting children in the Missouri General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. You can find the update here every Friday afternoon. Or click here to receive the Weekly Legislative Update directly in your email inbox.

This Week...

Only 3 days left in the 2008 legislative session. Read the latest from the Capitol.

2007 KIDS COUNT in Missouri Data Book

The latest data on the welfare of Missouri's children is now available online. Click here to see the latest KIDS COUNT in Missouri data, including information for Missouri's 114 counties and St. Louis City.

2008 Fact Sheets

Health Care

Too Many Children Still Uninsured

Coverage for Parents: It Matters for Kids

Improving Outreach and Enrollment for Children's Health Insurance

Expanding Presumptive Eligibility in Missouri

Child Protection

Status of Statewide Accreditation for Missouri's Children's Division

What is Missouri Doing to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care?

Aging Out of Foster Care in Missouri: New Federal Tracking Initiative

Early Care and Education

Why Missouri's Child Care Subsidy Program Makes A Difference!

Missouri's Child Care Subsidy Program: How it Works

High-Quality Child Care is Essential for Missouri Kids

Missouri's Early Care and Education Programs

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CMC publishes 2006-2007 Annual Review

Over the past two years CMC has taken many important steps into the future. Read about our organizational achievements, program highlights, and the efforts of our donors, volunteers, and staff in the 2006-2007 Annual Review.

The Children's Chronicle

CMC produces a quarterly newsletter to give members and the general public a closer look at the organization and our impact. Click here to read the latest issue.

2007 Annual Policy Briefing

Download the presentations from the CMC Policy Briefing on November 29.

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News & Events

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Who are my legislators?

It is important to remind your elected officials that they need to make children's issues a priority in Jefferson City and Washington, D.C. Find out who represents you in the Missouri Assembly as well as the U.S. Congress by clicking here.

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Please consider making a gift to CMC to help support our work on behalf of Missouri's children, especially those with the greatest needs. To make a gift online, click here.