Blog Posts

Meet Deirdre: A St. Louis Glass Artist

Sep 2, 2021 | Blog

Deirdre Schaneman didn't see herself becoming a glass artist when she took a beginner's class about 20 years ago. But, as she describes it, she “was kissed by the flame” after making her first glass beads in the class. “I never thought that I'd be somebody who worked...

Information Session Recap: Pre-K Observation Form (P-KOF)

Jul 20, 2021 | Blog

The Pre-Kindergarten Observation Form (P-KOF) is the preschool version of the Kindergarten Observation Form. It was developed in 2001 to help fill an information gap that still exists in many areas today: the preparedness of children to smoothly transition into kindergarten.

Our U4C: Get to Know Inclusion Specialist Tara DeVore

Jul 15, 2021 | Blog

Tara is new to the United 4 Children team. She joined the staff about a month ago and works as an Inclusion Specialist for families and childcare providers in Northwest and Central Missouri. Tara is passionate about United 4 Children’s work. She applied for her current role because she wants to be part of making sure that all children have the foundation to thrive regardless of race, zip code, or ability.

Honoring Jason Purnell at our Lighting the Way Gala

Oct 9, 2020 | Blog

United 4 Children is thrilled to announce Jason Purnell as the inaugural Community Champion award winner. This award will be presented on November 12 at the virtual Lighting the Way Gala. Jason Purnell currently serves as vice president of community health improvement...