Executive Director @missourictf, lover of public policy, #goodgovt & children, tweets are my own

Joined April 2012
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
Nicci owns and operates 4 Early Care and Education facilities in Callaway and Cole counties. She serves as Public Policy Chair for the Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children and as a Provider Fellow with KWM. Learn more about Nicci at ow.ly/kR8250RG6xC
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
This chart shows the number of fentanyl-related child fatalities by age over the last few years in MO. Spread the word and educate your friends and family about the dangers of fentanyl. Save lives! #FentanylAwarenessDay24 #KeepingKidsSafe Learn more: buff.ly/3JK2ccg
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
MO lost 43 kids to Fentanyl or Fentanyl mixed with other drugs in '22. Talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs and what they can do if they come in contact with dangerous substances. Stay informed: buff.ly/3yIa8UO #KeepingKidsSafe #FentanylAwarenessDay24
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One of my last times asking @cody4mo to support MO children. So #grateful for 8 years of humility, intelligence and heart. @DirkEDeaton has big shoes to fill but he is up to the task! #moleg
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Fentanyl fatalities in children soared in 2022. The state's Child Fatality Review Program @DSS_Missouri just released a report on how we #prevent these tragedies. dss.mo.gov/re/pdf/fentanyl-r… Please read & commit to helping with solutions! #mogov #moleg

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Sending my love & prayers to one of the best Senators I have ever had the privilege to work with, @cindyolaughlin2.
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
All children and families deserve quality childcare! Thank you @GovParsonMO for adding $52 MILLION to the State of Missouri budget for the child care subsidy program!
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Yay @GovParsonMO! So grateful for everything you have done for kids! #StateoftheState
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Great conversation in Children & Families on the importance of #homevisiting & considerations for a more effective #hotline! #Grateful for the leadership & heart of @HannahKellyMO & Director Darrell Missey.
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It was a great day celebrating an epic year for early childhood in the state of MO! Wish @GovParsonMO could have been there with us to see the momentum he has created! @KidsWinMissouri #moleg
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
We're experiencing the hottest days of the year! ▶️Never leave a child in a car - NOT FOR A MINUTE! ▶️Vehicles get dangerously hot in minutes ▶️Cracking windows will NOT reduce the temperature inside the vehicle ▶️Always #LookBeforeYouLock #WheresBaby #MoWx
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It looks as though the nation's murder rate is trending down... I'm curious if we are seeing similar declines in the St. Louis region.
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Also, @stltoday has a very interesting (and heart-breaking) homicide tracker. graphics.stltoday.com/apps/h…
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Super sweet thank you from Regional Healthcare Foundation in Dexter, MO. The #gratitude we've received from programs all around the state has touched me & is valuable reminder that investing in everyday people & families is where real magic happens. Thank you @cody4mo & #moleg!
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
Champions Spotlight - Thank you, Rep. @AlexRileyMO, for your work on HB 719, ensuring more working families can access child care! This critical bill will help more Missourians can get their children the care they need while they work every day! #moleg #MOChildChampion #kidswin
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RT @meaccoleman: Thank you, @MOKidsFirst! I'm honored to receive a Standing with Children Award. Children are precious and hold the keys to…
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
Chairman @lincolnhough led Senate Approps this week in fully funding @GovParsonMO's proposed ECE investments. We thank Sen. Hough & the cmte for their work to improve access to affordable, quality child care & pre-K for Missouri kids & families! #kidswin #moleg #MOChildChampion
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Emily van Schenkhof retweeted
Thank you, Rep. Brenda Shields for your work in improving access to child care & early education! Yesterday, HB 870 passed the House! Next Stop --> @MissouriSenate! We know this bill will help kids & families throughout our state. #moleg #kidswin #MOChildChampion
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So #grateful for our law enforcement friends who understand how important it is to invest in MO children. ❤️ Child care funding today prevents tomorrow's crimes (news-leader.com)
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