A Promise To Missouri's Children

The Kids First Campaign is a three-year innovative communications and mobilizing campaign designed to educate and engage the public, candidates for elected office and our legislators about the needs of our community's children. We are especially focused on areas related to children's healthcare, early care and education and afterschool programs.

The Kids First Campaign is committed to the belief that all of Missouri's children deserve a healthy start in life and that by investing in the health, education and safety of Missouri's Children, we promote a healthy, productive future for all of Missouri. We PROMISE — to make quality, affordable programs and services that meet their needs a reality for all Missouri's children.

Kids Facts

Early Learning

What percentage of Missouri children are considered "not ready" by their teachers when they enter kindergarten?

10%
25%
50%

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News & Events

Child Advocacy Day Resources Available Online!

Check out our direct mail campaign.

Visit "In the News" for the latest on children's issues and Kids First Campaign Updates.

Check out our Calendar to see what's scheduled for your area in the coming months.

View photos from our candidate forums in Columbia and Macon.

Read the latest reports from Families USA: Premiums vs. Paychecks: A Growing Burden for Missouri's Workers and No Shelter From the Storm: America's Uninsured Children.