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Recently, an NBC News investigation put a national spotlight on the steep decline in childhood vaccinations in St. Louis. The conflicting information flooding the airwaves has left many families
confused about the safety and efficacy of immunizations. Since 1990, Vision for Children at Risk (VCR) has been dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and families in the St. Louis region. VCR has tirelessly advocated for change in the persistent inequities plaguing our region’s systems of care. One critical way we achieve this is through research-based data.

The May 16 tornado underscored just how important it is for families to have support while navigating complex systems and services. Our team has been walking alongside families—helping them access supplies, connecting them with resources, and showing up at outreach centers so new families know about our Family Support Services. We remain committed to sharing up-to-date information and opportunities to ensure families have the support they need.

The May 16 tornado underscored just how important it is for families to have support while navigating complex systems and services. Our team has been walking alongside families—helping them access supplies, connecting them with resources, and showing up at outreach centers so new families know about our Family Support Services. We remain committed to sharing up-to-date information and opportunities to ensure families have the support they need.

Each year around this time, we take a moment to reflect on our work and the progress we’ve made. We assess our approach to serving the community, celebrate what has been successful, and collaborate to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in the year ahead.

We are excited to share the newest version of the Children of Metropolitan St. Louis: A Data Book for the Community with you! It is hot off the press and ready for community action and advocacy!

Over the past three decades, VCR has been committed to the well-being of children, families, and the communities in which they live. We believe that child well-being does not and cannot happen in isolation of family well-being. That is why the VCR team continues to walk alongside families, creating safe spaces where they can come together to focus on growing their parenting skills and building leadership capacity.

What a heartfelt, beautiful celebration we had at our Stepping Up for Kids event! Thank you to all of our sponsors and honorees, you truly have gone the extra mile stepping up for children and families!

Our brief descriptions for each honoree give only a glimpse into all they do for children and families. Check out their bios and event photos in our post today.

At Community Cafés: We address issues raised by the community; We create a safe space for community members & stakeholders to talk; We learn and grow together; and WE TAKE ACTION TOGETHER.

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We were excited to see this opportunity for a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training provided by some great St. Louis area organizations. If you work as school staff in St. Louis City or County schools, this is for you!

Reducing mental health stigma and preventing child abuse and neglect, this is the mission of a 2023 Public Awareness Campaign we are excited to begin work on. We are seeking talented professionals to help us develop a comprehensive plan and implement the campaign.