The Missouri Budget Project recently published a comprehensive report and interactive budget tracker to provide an overview of state programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities in Missouri, with a specific focus on the adequacy of state funding to support these programs. More…
The Missouri Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CATE) has released Digital Media Toolkits for individuals, community members, and organizations to share the findings of the 2019 Needs Assessment and the Strategic Plan for the purpose of community awareness, fundraising, legislative advocacy around human trafficking. They have also released a Standards of Care document to inform services while minimizing harm. More…
Increasing housing values and associated property taxes can have a devastating impact on older adults in Missouri. This report by the Missouri Budget Project offers five key recommendations to provide property tax relief to older adults in Missouri. More…
As America begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded of the profound impact that the virus and the social isolation that it necessitated had on older adults. The Catholic Health Association recently held a webinar series titled “Old Age- Our Future” which discussed this topic and more. More…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Learn more about the statewide response to trafficking at mocate.org. More…