Nice story in the Jefferson City News Tribune yesterday. "Local parents: Foster care experience blessed them" http://bit.ly/9zSxw4

Photos from yesterday's Heart Gallery opening ceremony in Columbia: http://bit.ly/aDZNdc

“We were a family long before today...today just made it official.” Forever family profiled in Columbia Tribune http://bit.ly/ckRfn6

After deaths of 153 infants in the last 4 years, Consumer Product Safety Commission nearing new crib rules: http://bit.ly/b4e1pl

Wow. Less than halfway thru, 43 2010 Heart Gallery kids have "forever homes" in progress already (had 64 all last yr). Great news.

Pressing applicants to register to vote takes work, but it's paying off: Mo. voter registration rises at DSS offices http://bit.ly/cBk3Qg

Grow some great memories today at the Missouri State Fair and fill your bellies in the Ag Building - http://bit.ly/98rs2J

The Heart Gallery is at the Missouri State Fair this week. Stop by and "meet" some truly amazing kids. http://www.mostatefair.com/

We've redone the Dept of Social Services website. Goal: maintain usability, simplify visually. Does it work for you? http://dss.mo.gov/

Extra details of the missing children in #CoMo: http://local.nixle.com/alert/3213395/ ^JLR

Good story by Jodie Jackson Jr. in the Columbia Tribune on the role of mandated reporters in fighting child abuse: http://bit.ly/bqe2bV

"Safe Havens for Newborns" campaign launch tomorrow: http://bit.ly/c59BBC Thx 2 kcpolice , United Way 211 Greater St. Louis and more 4 helping kids.

The Heart Gallery will be in West Plains beginning this Fri: http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/news/children-27071-gallery-circuit.html

The Department of Social Services is cosponsoring free eye screenings in Texas County: http://bit.ly/aQiHs1

A big welcome to Candy Shively, new head of the state's Children's Division http://dss.mo.gov/press/2010/100927.htm

Each day in Missouri 140 child abuse and neglect reports are made. Know the hotline number: 1-800-392-3738

A warm Twitter welcome to a great community partner in KC, LINC - Learn more about their valuable work at http://www.kclinc.org/

MO's juvenile rehab system is based on humane treatment of kids&among nation's best. But don't take our word 4it http://bit.ly/b5oZX4

79% of the people Rehab Svcs for the Blind help meet their employment goals. http://dss.mo.gov/press/2010/101013.htm

Some juvenile offenders in Missouri are cooking up a brighter future: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G4fLX9CnHw