St. Louis County Children's Service Fund

Last week, Emily Koenig, our executive director, and Paulette Foerster, our chief program officer, attended the Early Childhood Funders conference in Washington, DC. They brought back valuable insights about best practices in quality early childhood education, what's worked and what hasn't for other funders working in this field, how to strengthen connections with funded partners and community, and much more. Thank you Early Childhood Funders Collaborative for hosting a wonderful conference!

Have you registered to join us for our Community Feedback Meetings next week? In partnership with Saint Louis Mental Health Board, we're looking for your thoughts on the behavioral health and wellness of children, youth, and families in St. Louis County and City. On October 28 and 29, we'll share some findings from the first phase of our collaborative health needs assessment then open it up for thoughts and feedback. Both meetings will cover the same topics, you you only need to attend one. Register to join us at https://bit.ly/3NjHLUt .

We had a wonderful afternoon at the 9th annual Stepping Up For Kids event hosted by Vision For Children At Risk. Guest speaker Orvin Kimbrough shared his experience in the foster system with us, and offered a moving reminder to "be encouraged" as we continue our work serving kids and families. It was a beautiful and inspiring celebration of those who uplift and support kids and families in foster, adoptive, and kinship care. #SteppingUpForKids #CommunityImpact

What an amazing day at RefreshED STL this past Saturday! We had a wonderful time celebrating our incredible educators and school staff with wellness sessions, fun activities, great food, and a resource fair. Everyone who works in or supports schools in the St. Louis region plays a critical role in ensuring our kids and families are supported and cared for. We were honored to show them how much we appreciate their work with this day of wellness and self care. Thank you to all who joined us and made the day so special! #RefreshEDSTL #STLCSF

Happy National Boss's Day to our executive director, Emily Koenig! We're grateful for your compassionate leadership and unwavering dedication to our mission of improving the lives of kids and families in St. Louis County and beyond. Your vision and commitment inspire us every day—thank you for all you do!

Do you have thoughts on the behavioral health and wellness of children, youth, and families in St. Louis County and City? We want to hear them! Join us and Saint Louis Mental Health Board for Community Feedback Meetings on October 28 or 29. We'll share some findings from the first phase of our collaborative health needs assessment then open it up for thoughts and feedback. We want to hear directly from families, youth, and mental health care participants, as well as stakeholders from various sectors, including education, child welfare, health care, public safety, and juvenile justice. If that's you, or someone you know, register to join us at https://lnkd.in/g7eGjGKA

Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the heritage, culture and vast contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country and throughout the world.

G’mar chatima tovah to all of our Jewish community members celebrating Yom Kippur.

Swag bags are stuffed and ready for 2024 RefreshED STL! We can't wait to welcome our teachers and school staff with free goodies on Saturday morning! #RefreshEDSTL #STLCSF

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Taking care of your mental health supports your overall wellbeing. In the St. Louis region, we have many wonderful resources available if you or someone you know needs help. Explore our Find A Service tool at stlcsf.org/find-a-service/ to see an interactive map of services available in the area. For immediate help, call or text 988. #mentalhealthmatters #stlcsf #bethe1to