Grant Details
| Project Lead | Brian Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Program Area | Workforce |
| Amount | $250,000 |
| Year Awarded | |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Summary |
Kids Win Missouri is a statewide coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health, education, safety, and overall well-being of children across Missouri, especially those most at risk due to poverty, neglect, abuse, or systemic inequities. In partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the coalition is launching a three-year initiative to create a more responsive and effective early childhood system across the state. JSMF’s investment will support the creation of a public-private cost-sharing model to lower childcare costs for families, the enhancement of DESE’s leadership and operational capacity, and the formation of a state-level steering committee made up of diverse stakeholders to align efforts toward a shared vision for quality, access, and sustainability in early childhood care. |