At the beginning of the pandemic, many government organizations rapidly transformed their operations to assist individuals and families in need. While these efforts addressed immediate needs, they ...

Social services agencies provide critical support to children, families and individuals. Many of these services have become even more important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious and unfortunate ramifications across our communities. Sadly, the human impact will be with us for a long time. However, it has been heartening to see so many ...

A Virginia-based consultant on Monday pitched the merits of combining workforce and social services programs to provide what he called an integrated service delivery model and a "one-door" approach to ...

Nearly two years ago Gino Vicchiullo struggled to find work because of a felony conviction when he was younger. He realized he needed help. Vicchiullo heard there were resources he could get from the ...

JEFFERSON CITY - Governor Jay Nixon released $1.2 million to three social service programs. These include state domestic violence shelters, the Department of Social Services and local Area Agencies on ...