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

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.

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:

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.

RT @NoKidHungryMO: DEADLINE EXTENDED: Schools and nonprofits in Missouri now have until June 13 to apply for funding to serve afterschool m….

.@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

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

RT @kclinc: Here we are from #JeffCity with the #moleg advocating for children and families on the @MOFACT #communitypartnerships day at th….

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 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 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:

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:

📢Schools and non-profits, you have until July 12 to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 💵to help increase children's access to afterschool meals. Check your qualifications and apply here:

The 2024-2025 School Breakfast Grant program is offering grants of up to $5,000 for schools to increase school breakfast participation. Applications are still open! Learn more and apply here:

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. Learn more here:

Funding is available for schools to help increase participation in school breakfast. Check your qualifications and apply for a competitive grant (up to $5,000) here:

"Globally, 30-40% of food produced is either lost or wasted. " . This exciting update to the Missouri Antihunger Toolkit tells about a recent federal initiative with a mission to reduce food waste and loss:

A recent update of the Missouri Antihunger Toolkit discusses food insecurity in Missouri and shares information about the Missouri Hunger Atlas. Read more and access resources:

Our partnership in St. Francois County is hosting their 25th Annual Health and Resource Expo. Access health and community resources available in the area this Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Mineral Area College.