If you suspect child abuse, neglect or exploitation at a child care facility, contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. You may also file a complaint online or by mail.
Additional information for parents about child care in Missouri is available from the Department of Health & Senior Services.
Parents as Teachers began in Missouri to help educate first-time parents of newborns about child rearing. It then expanded to all 50 states and seven other countries. Learn how to get training from education professionals on the best practices for raising your child. Contact your local school district to participate.
Head Start
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Visit a Head Start Center.
First Steps
First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Libraries, Museums & More
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Libraries in Missouri
Search the Missouri Online Library List (MOLLi) for a library near you. Find a library.
Find everything from American Indian history to interpretations of French Colonial settlements, President Harry S. Truman to outlaw Jesse James, a museum dedicated to dogs and another dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment. Find a museum near you today.
State Archives
The Missouri State Archives is the official repository for state records of permanent and historical value. The State Archives regularly schedules events and exhibits that are open to the public.
More than 6.8 million records can be accessed online through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and more than 50 institutions from across the state.
Missouri Supreme Court Library
Located on the second floor of the Supreme Court Building, the two-story high Supreme Court Library is a select government depository that offers reference services for members of the bench and the general assembly, and is open for use by lawyers and the public during regular business hours.
Missouri State Library
The Missouri State Library provides direct library and information service in support of the Executive and Legislative branches of Missouri State government, library service to blind and physically challenged residents of Missouri, and promotes the development and improvement of library services throughout the state. Its services are available to State employees.
The Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
Adult Education
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High School Equivalency
Many people who did not finish high school have knowledge and skills comparable to people who did graduate. Most employers, colleges and universities, and the military accept a HSE (High School Equivalency) certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma.
MissouriConnections.org can help Missouri citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies and create resumes. This is available to students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and job seekers at no charge.
Career Training and Assistance
Career training and assistance programs are available to help workers, unemployed workers and employers in further their skills and practice safe working practices. Visit our training and certification page for more information.
Furthering your education is a decision you make to develop your potential and pursue future career goals. It is also a major investment of your time, effort, and money. With so many important factors at stake, use the state’s premier go-to source to help identify the best tactics in planning and paying for college. Students can also sign up for email reminders and helpful hints about preparing for college.
High school counselors play an important role in helping students plan and prepare for college. These resources can help counselors reach students with fun, interactive tools and customizable presentations.
Are you new to financial aid? Is your office facing travel limitations or tight budgets in this time of economic uncertainty? These free resources are available to meet the various needs of Missouri’s financial aid officers.
Paying for College
These resources ensure students looking to succeed in college and beyond are prepared to make informed decisions regarding educational opportunities as early as their freshman year of high school.
Grants and Scholarships
Interested in obtaining financial aid that does not have to be repaid after you graduate from college? There are several grants and scholarships available to Missouri residents interested in attending one of Missouri’s reputable postsecondary institutions.
Student Loans
Information regarding debt minimization strategies, your rights and responsibilities, interest, avoiding default, and repayment options are just a sprinkling of topics addressed to ensure you understand the “ins” and “outs” of student loans.
Filling out the FAFSA
Each year, about 15 million students apply for grants, work-study, and loans for college using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the FAFSA. By completing it, students apply to the U.S. Department of Education, the largest source of student aid in America. In many cases, the FAFSA is the only application needed for students to obtain aid from their state or college, too.
A number of Missouri students are not able to attend their local “brick and mortar” schools for medical reasons, or they are involved in special activities or are presently outside of the state.
Immunizations and Vaccines
Missouri K-12 students are required to receive vaccines and boosters to protect against certain preventable diseases. Learn more…
Keys to Success
Parental Involvement
Parents as Teachers began in Missouri to help educate first-time parents of newborns about child rearing. It then expanded to all 50 states and seven other countries. Learn how to get training from education professionals on the best practices for raising your child. Contact your local school district to participate.
The Helping Your Child series provides parents with tools and information to help their children succeed in preschool, school and life. Booklets are available online for topics like helping your child understand the value of homework and learning math.
Missouri Learning Standards
The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. These expectations are aligned to the Show-Me Standards, which define what all Missouri high school graduates should know and be able to do. Parents are encouraged to learn more about the Missouri Learning Standards and how both standards and curriculum are used in Missouri.
Every school district in Missouri is required to have an anti-bullying policy. Review these resources to learn how can help stop bullies and keep your kids safe at school.
MissouriConnections.org can help Missouri citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies and create resumes. This is available to students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and job seekers at no charge.
High School Equivalency Test
Many people who did not finish high school have knowledge and skills comparable to people who did graduate. Most employers, colleges and universities, and the military accept a HSE (High School Equivalency) certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma.
Each year, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education publishes an accountability "report card" for each public school, charter school and district.
Access data about Missouri schools, such as demographic and financial information about public school districts, public charter schools and state-operated schools.
The primary goal of the A+ Schools Program is to ensure that all students who graduate from Missouri high schools are well prepared to pursue advanced education and/or employment. Learn more about the A+ Schools Program.