/tags/missouri-childrens-division Missouri Children's Division en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:17:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/kehoe-and-lawmakers-still-pushing-to-increase-missouri-childrens-division-worker-pay Despite no legislative action on boosting Missouri Children’s Division starting salaries, Gov. Mike Kehoe says Department of Social Services leaders could soon take action themselves. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:17:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/kehoe-and-lawmakers-still-pushing-to-increase-missouri-childrens-division-worker-pay Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-05-06/missouri-draws-scorn-over-treatment-teen-mom-foster-care State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman called the case "an amalgamation of all of the horrible things that can happen to kids when they’re in care." Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-06/missouri-draws-scorn-over-treatment-teen-mom-foster-care Anna Spoerre /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-04-18/new-missouri-childrens-services-chief-wants-to-improve-abuse-investigations Sara Smith is in her first month as director of the Missouri Children’s Division, which oversees the state’s foster care system and child abuse investigations. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:46:53 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-04-18/new-missouri-childrens-services-chief-wants-to-improve-abuse-investigations Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-04-11/state-rep-fogle-criticizes-missouri-budget-spending-on-private-school-scholarships The Springfield Democrat is the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, which gives her more say in what’s in the first draft of the budget. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-04-11/state-rep-fogle-criticizes-missouri-budget-spending-on-private-school-scholarships Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-03-20/kids-missouri-foster-care-longer-federal-standard Under national standards, at least 35% of kids entering foster care should exit with a permanent living situation — whether adoption, guardianship or reunification with family — within one year. But only 12 of Missouri's 114 counties met that goal. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:21:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-20/kids-missouri-foster-care-longer-federal-standard Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2025-01-30/kehoe-says-a-state-appointed-board-overseeing-st-louis-police-will-make-the-city-safer In a wide-ranging interview with © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà the day after his first State of the State address as Missouri’s governor, Kehoe discussed a host of issues including public safety, taxes and education funding. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:25:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-30/kehoe-says-a-state-appointed-board-overseeing-st-louis-police-will-make-the-city-safer Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-01-09/departing-missouri-social-services-director-knodell-reflects-on-challenges Knodell will be heading back to his hometown of Poplar Bluff to serve as city manager for the southeast Missouri municipality. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-09/departing-missouri-social-services-director-knodell-reflects-on-challenges Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/incoming-missouri-senate-leader-says-childrens-division-needs-to-be-overhauled Incoming Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin said Missouri’s Children’s Division has failed in its core mission and needs to be restructured to protect vulnerable children. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-19/incoming-missouri-senate-leader-says-childrens-division-needs-to-be-overhauled Jason Rosenbaum /news-briefs/2024-10-21/missouri-childrens-division-director-darrell-missey-is-retiring-next-month The former Jefferson County judge has served as the leader of the agency investigating child abuse and neglect since 2021. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:26:29 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-21/missouri-childrens-division-director-darrell-missey-is-retiring-next-month Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-08-20/missouri-gubernatorial-candidates-commit-to-boosting-childrens-division-salaries Starting salaries for Children’s Division investigators are often much lower than those in other governments and the private sector. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:32:07 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-20/missouri-gubernatorial-candidates-commit-to-boosting-childrens-division-salaries Jason Rosenbaum