KIDS COUNT 2025: Post pandemic recovery shows hope, but more investment critical

Missouri ranks 27th in the 2025 report as the Family and Community Trust urges focus on supporting thriving kids and families.

'Together we are better': LINC and partners rally lawmakers for kids and communities

On the same day that the 2023 Kids COUNT data was released, LINC and other community partnerships from across the state rallied at the Capitol in Jefferson City, urging lawmakers to the work of improving the welfare of children, families and neighborhoods.

KIDS COUNT 2022: How to rescue Missouri children from mental health crisis

The alarming news: Childhood anxiety and depression has risen at unprecedented levels that dominates the KIDS COUNT 2022 report on the overall health and welfare of children. The encouraging news: There is a recipe for recovery.