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Join ARCHS funded partner Better Family Life, Inc. for a job series Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Register now.

The national KIDS COUNT Data Book has been released. It's a comprehensive report that uses national and state data to assess how each U.S. state is working to support kids. Among the 50 states, Missouri currently ranks 32. Learn more about Missouri's trends at:

https://stlarchs.org/2024-kids-count-data-book-released/

On June 6 ARCHS hosted its first Bring Your Child to Work Day! Several staff member's children shadowed their parents and learned firsthand about the work we do. Donning ARCHS' attire, they participated in an orientation session, met their parent's colleagues, had a behind the scenes tour of ARCHS' neighbor - The Fabulous Fox, enjoyed a team building lunch and snack, and were presented with special certificates by ARCHS' CEO Wendell. E. Kimbrough.

Our new funded partner testimonial spotlight features: Jennings School District.

The 2024 afterschool basketball program at Fairview Elementary in the Jennings School District is a significant achievement made possible by the relentless efforts and commitment of the afterschool staff.

Funded Partner Spotlight: Jennings School District As a veteran, I've had the opportunity to travel all over the world, yet the biggest miracle of my life was adopting Ian when he was just four days old. My husband and I always knew we wanted to adopt. We connected with Ian's birth mother through an agency in Texas. When Ian was born on January 28th...

ARCHS has launched a new video series that celebrates the work of its vibrant staff that provides strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist a network of 50 funded partners. This video features ARCHS’ Director of Grant Initiatives Angelia Paul.

ARCHS In Action with Angelia Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRlvI55ppd0 ARCHS has launched a new video series that celebrates the work of its vibrant staff that provide strategic

Join ARCHS' funded partner Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis for a dedication celebration for all their Lookaway homebuyers on June 2nd and you're invited! Remarks will begin at 1 PM with light refreshments and house tours following.

This year we celebrate the Missouri Reentry Conference’s 20-year impact as a great networking and resource-sharing opportunity for those working with justice-involved individuals.

The 20th annual Conference is hosted by:
• Missouri Department of Corrections
• Missouri Department of Social Services
• The Family and Community Trust
• ARCHS

Registration is open for early bird rates:

https://stlarchs.org/2024-missouri-reentry-conference/

Attend ARCHS' funded partner Better Family Life, Inc. upcoming career fair. Register soon.

Check out ARCHS' YouTube channel to learn about the amazing work ARCHS is doing on behalf of the state of Missouri and our network of funded partner agencies positively impacting the lives and well-being of thousands of at-risk children and families.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyhvNq27BwRVy1FXLwNpYg

Join ARCHS' funded partner, Better Family Life, Inc. for Empowerment Week in the parking lot of Skate King. Get essential resources straight from the trunk of their cars! Gather for an empowering day of support, connection, and fun.

ARCHS encourages area agencies to inform their clients that it's easy to complete MO HealthNet annual renewals by phone. Call 855-373-4636 and choose option 4 for MO HealthNet to complete your annual renewal. To learn more about your options for completing your annual renewal visit buff.ly/3wgMmhr

Don't miss this special Kids Vision For Life (St. Louis) event!

An exclusive shop-for-good promo code is live at https://www.kendrascott.com/

Available online this weekend and in person at the CWE Kendra Scott store.

Dive into Mother's Day and Graduation shopping with purpose.

Enter this code at Checkout:
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ARCHS community partner The Family and Community Trust shares important information concerning the many Missouri teens who will be working for the first time this summer. Here are details.

https://labor.mo.gov/dls/youth-employment?

The USDA’s Summer Food Service program is a great way to provide free meals to children in needier Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) administers the program in our state.

Sign up for any of the following training dates, please email [email protected].

ARCHS is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26, to recognize the amazing individuals who work with young people during out-of-school hours. ARCHS funds and strategically supports 15 after-school locations serving more than 960 students in partnership with amazing professionals at Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Exclusive Kidz Zone, Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of Saint Louis, Jennings School District, Midtown Community Services, Northside Youth And Senior Service Center, Inc., Stray Dog Theatre, Youth and Family Center.



https://stlarchs.org/2024-after-school-professionals-appreciation-week/

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 21-27. The 2024 theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors." The theme aims to ensure that everyone in a community knows where and how crime victims and survivors can find help — including friends, family members, colleagues, neighbors, service providers, or other trusted members of the community.

ARCHS understands that it's vital to create an environment in which victims and survivors feel safe talking about what happened to them. That's why ARCHS created the innovative Neighborhood Healing Network - a unique strategy to address both individual crime victims and victimized communities. The network works to improve educational, economic, and health outcomes for individuals and communities. ARCHS is proud to help raise awareness of victims’ rights and honor crime victims and their advocates. Watch the video to learn more.

https://stlarchs.org/2024-national-crime-victims-week/

Better Family Life, Inc.
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Fathers & Families Support Center, St. Louis
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

Please review and share this important information from our funded partner Gateway Alliance against Human Trafficking.

ARCHS attended The Family and Community Trust Community Partnership Day in Jefferson City. Thanks to ARCHS' CEO Wendell E. Kimbrough, Director of Research and Evaluation Dr. Eboni Sterling, Director of Grant Initiatives Johnathan Pulphus, and Director of Grant Initiatives Laquisha Cooper for representing ARCHS. A good chance to network with fellow CPs and state legislators.

On March 28th, ARCHS hosted a special Partner Convening at Friendly Temple Church. A crowd of over 100 staff and funded partners gathered to learn more about each other’s work, network, and share resources. The event featured a fun speed intro activity and a networking bingo game. Also, ARCHS provided an overview of FY23 results, FY24 activities, and plans for FY25. Watch video:

https://stlarchs.org/partner-convening-recap/

ARCHS has announced a call for applications to fund Summer 2024 Youth Development Programs. The submission deadline is Friday, April 19. Please review criteria and directions via the link.

Call for Applications: Summer 2024 Youth Development Programs Annually, and as resources are available, ARCHS provides state of Missouri funding to support summer programs and camps for school age youth (5-16 years

ARCHS has launched a new video series that celebrates the work of our staff that provide strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist a network of 50 funded partners. This video features ARCHS’ Director of Grant Initiatives Laquisha Cooper. Learn about the agencies she supports and her personal mission and commitment to community service.

https://stlarchs.org/archs-in-action-with-laquisha-cooper/

ARCHS' FY23 Community Impact Report is now available in video format. Learn how ARCHS provides an amazing return on investment - for every $1 of its base budget, it leverages an additional $25 in other grants and in-kind services. The report further highlights the work of 50 area agencies that ARCHS funds and strategically supports.

Watch Video:

https://stlarchs.org/archs-community-impact-report-video/?__s= # # # # # &fbclid=IwAR3qBiNJEm2sDBKngEGMrWW4nNx5-N_9N_d1Em7WhqK7fHd2iKIyI6FY6GU_aem_AWUSIs0mCAucLgxCmAYxG31xBHn1uMx9nUvIEV1T_AxHOh8HUlnE5XPqQate5mYKbzQnSuhkLz9QvF2DbcqiHNBu

On March 13, more than 200 area professionals who work with justice-involved individuals gathered at the annual St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) Summit. This year's theme was From Advocacy to Action with a special focus on housing issues. The annual summit was sponsored by ARCHS, the Missouri Department of Corrections, and St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley.

Join ARCHS' funded partner Better Family Life, Inc. for the 2nd Annual Women's Conference on March 29th, 2024.

ARCHS funded partner Better Family Life, Inc. is hosting a job series on March 26, 2024.

ARCHS' funded partner spotlight from Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

“As a veteran, I've had the opportunity to travel all over the world, yet the biggest miracle of my life was adopting Ian when he was just four days old. My husband and I always knew we wanted to adopt. We connected with Ian's birth mother through an agency in Texas. When Ian was born on January 28th, a call summoned us to Texas. I answered to hear a woman's voice say, "Hey Karen, can you hop on a plane and come get your newborn son?"

Read the full story:

Funded Partner Spotlight: Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition As a veteran, I've had the opportunity to travel all over the world, yet the biggest miracle of my life was adopting Ian when he was just four days old. My husband and I always knew we wanted to adopt. We connected with Ian's birth mother through an agency in Texas. When Ian was born on January 28th...

On March 21, The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is hosting an important virtual town hall meeting that will focus on the crafting of a new Missouri Master Plan on Aging.

Register at
https://health.mo.gov/seniors/masterplanaging/

ARCHS joined in the fun for celebrating our hometown. Staff donned St. Louis-themed attire and feasted on some of the region's favorite foods.

ARCHS is proud to celebrate its 15-year partnership with Kids Vision For Life (St. Louis) - featuring the region's first mobile vision clinic providing 45,000 eye exams and 40,000 pairs of glasses to children in need.