Missouri Tax Credits Available at First Chance!

Big time NAP-enings at First Chance for Children Serving families with young children in the best way we can means keeping First Chance for Children (FC4C) financially secure in the years to come. To this end, we’re happy to announce that we can now offer Missouri state tax credits of up to 50% for business …

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First Chance for Children Program Updates: July 2021

During this time, when we are all working to stay healthy and safe, we continue to work diligently to meet the needs of our clients and community. Using safe social distancing practices, First Chance for Children is still doing our part to provide early childhood programs and family resources that foster healthy outcomes for children …

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Hiking Backpack Child Carriers for Checkout

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Did you hike before children, or have you been thinking of introducing your little one to a new outdoor activity? We can help!!  Starting this summer, we have five backpack child carriers for hiking that will be available at no cost for checkout through the Lend & Learn Toy Library!  …

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First Chance Launches the Family Leadership Council

Are you interested in being a voice for families with young children? Would you like to develop your leadership skills and support the programs of First Chance for Children? First Chance for Children has an exciting new opportunity for you – the Family Leadership Council! What is the Family Leadership Council? The Family Leadership Council …

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Racism and its Impact on Maternal Mental Health

In May as we recognized Maternal Mental Health Month; it was also important to acknowledge the reality of racism and its impact on Maternal Mental Health. Regardless of education level and socioeconomic status, Black women in America have more than a three times higher risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth than their white …

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