Announcements + Opportunities
- In an effort to provide more coordinated services, DESE, DHSS, and DSS are combining into the new state Office of Childhood. Read more about this change and how it impacts families and childcare providers here.
- Please join United 4 Children and MARC at noon on July 20 for a virtual information session to learn more about how St. Louis area early childhood providers can receive training and resources to implement the Pre-K Observation Form (P-KOF) at no cost. Register to attend the information session here.
- Join Turn the Page STL and Turn the Page KC for the second annual Missouri State Grade Level Reading Conference on Wednesday, July 28. Learn more and register here.
- Save The Date: United 4 Children will host its annual Fall Conference via Zoom from Oct. 2-9. This year’s theme is “Understanding the Importance of Children’s Social Emotional Wellbeing.” Stay tuned for more details!
- Save The Date: United 4 Children’s annual Lighting The Way Gala will be Sept. 9. This will be a hybrid event, with an opportunity to join in virtually or in-person at Third Degree Glass Factory. P.S. educators get a reduced ticket rate. Learn more about the event here.
- United 4 Children will present three awards at the Lighting The Way Gala: Childcare Provider Champion, Community Champion, and Contributor Champion. Our team needs your help to identify who should be recognized! Nominate someone by August 12 by filling out this form.
- United 4 Children is partnering with ARCHS to provide Educare services and to manage the Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN). United 4 Children and ARCHS have partnered for several years to provide youth development and out-of-school-time programs.
