PFC in the News

Partnership for Children

"Missouri must invest in children and families," St. Louis Post Dispatch, 07/04/09.
" The story of Dominic James, the toddler who was killed in 2002 while in the care of the state of Missouri, is a sad one. That a child should live in danger — no matter what the situation — is tragic." Read the full article >>

"Much remains to be done for Missouri's children," The Examiner, 05/30/09.
"When it comes to improving health care access and other goals for children, Missouri’s recent legislative session can be summed up as small victories amid big disappointments." Read the full article >>

"The Interview: Charron Townsend is a champion for children," The Kansas City Star, 05/03/09.
"The five areas we focus on are: early childhood and education — that includes Head Start and pre-K; children’s health, primarily working to get health insurance for children... safety and protection; out-of-school time; and K-12 education." Read the full article >>

Charron Townsend. “As I See It: Missouri General Assembly not coming through for childen's health." The Kansas City Star, 3/24/09.
“To the dismay of child advocates, the Missouri House voted to strip financing from this year's budget for several important children's services, including Gov. Jay Nixon's plan to bring 27,000 more children into the insurance program.” Read the full op-ed >>