/tags/children Children en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:08:15 GMT /education/2024-09-27/missouri-pledges-disperse-summer-food-aid The aid was intended to be distributed during summer break, to help vulnerable kids avoid a drop-off in nutrition while they were out of school. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:08:15 GMT /education/2024-09-27/missouri-pledges-disperse-summer-food-aid Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2024-01-30/missouri-legislators-seek-to-ban-child-marriage-without-exception Under current Missouri law, 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental permission to anyone under the age of 21. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-30/missouri-legislators-seek-to-ban-child-marriage-without-exception Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2023-11-13/wic-usda-study-half-eligible-participate A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children was underutilized. In 2021, it served only about half the number of those who qualified. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-13/wic-usda-study-half-eligible-participate Eva Tesfaye /education/2023-10-13/all-aboard-edwardsville-middle-school-students-take-the-bike-bus-this-fall Students use their own bikes, and adult “bus drivers” lead and tail the group. After four Fridays this fall, organizers say they’ll continue the bike bus next spring with upper elementary students too. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-10-13/all-aboard-edwardsville-middle-school-students-take-the-bike-bus-this-fall Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-09-17/missouri-ranks-among-worst-u-s-states-for-childrens-rights-due-to-marriage-and-punishment-laws The non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch gave Missouri an "F" grade for its compliance with international child rights standards. Missouri still allows 16-year-olds to be married, and allows corporal punishment in public and private schools. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:22:07 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-17/missouri-ranks-among-worst-u-s-states-for-childrens-rights-due-to-marriage-and-punishment-laws Clara Bates /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-04/how-accessible-playgrounds-foster-independence-for-kids-with-disabilities The nonprofit Unlimited Play designed and built dozens of accessible playgrounds in the St. Louis area and many more across the country. Founder Natalie Mackay talks about what makes playgrounds truly inclusive and fun for all kids. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:58:15 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-04/how-accessible-playgrounds-foster-independence-for-kids-with-disabilities Ulaa Kuziez /government-politics-issues/2023-06-20/truly-a-crisis-missouri-hospitals-house-children-in-foster-care-with-no-place-to-go Legislation directs social services, mental health departments to collaborate on solutions to clients being boarded in medical and mental health facilities ‘without medical justification’ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:13:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-20/truly-a-crisis-missouri-hospitals-house-children-in-foster-care-with-no-place-to-go Rudi Keller /economy-business/2023-05-12/st-louis-zoo-to-build-40-million-interactive-area-for-kids-replacing-former-childrens-zoo Destination Discovery will feature a wildlife overlook, underground prairie dog cities, freshwater wilderness, water play area, flamingo habitat, network of tree houses connected by overhead tunnels, walkthrough aviary and several species of animals. Fri, 12 May 2023 23:07:51 GMT /economy-business/2023-05-12/st-louis-zoo-to-build-40-million-interactive-area-for-kids-replacing-former-childrens-zoo Britny Cordera /health-science-environment/2023-04-12/bjc-healthcare-expands-free-gun-lock-program-in-the-st-louis-region BJC Healthcare has expanded its gun lock safety program to more than 20 hospital locations. Gun locks are now free and accessible in BJC family care centers, children’s hospitals and emergency rooms in Missouri and Illinois. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:19:01 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-04-12/bjc-healthcare-expands-free-gun-lock-program-in-the-st-louis-region Britny Cordera /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-28/were-you-ready-to-be-home-alone-at-13-thatd-be-illegal-in-illinois The state’s law is the strictest in the nation. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:53:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-28/were-you-ready-to-be-home-alone-at-13-thatd-be-illegal-in-illinois Emily Woodbury