The Family and Community Trust

The Family and Community Trust The FACT is an organization that supports 20 Community Partnerships across Missouri. Together they focus on the well being of children and families in MO.

The Family and Community Trust (FACT) is a non-profit corporation established in 1993 with a board comprised of nineteen members drawn from the top leadership in state government and the private sector. It governs the work of the twenty official community partnerships across the state. The board’s mission is to promote and support effective public/private partnerships and community involvement to

develop innovative solutions for improving the lives of Missouri’s children and families. FACT harnesses the power of the private sector to help state government implement solutions that are best for their communities.

A successful school year starts with more than a classroom—it starts with caring adults and strong communities.Whether y...
08/13/2026

A successful school year starts with more than a classroom—it starts with caring adults and strong communities.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, neighbor, or mentor, you can help children thrive by:
💙 Listening.
📖 Encouraging learning.
🤝 Offering support.
🌟 Building positive relationships.
Together, we can help Missouri's children reach their full potential.
Learn more about Missouri FACT and how you can support families in your community.

When parents have the opportunity to raise their children in safe neighborhoods with access to resources like health car...
07/15/2026

When parents have the opportunity to raise their children in safe neighborhoods with access to resources like health care, high-quality education and nutritious food, those children are more likely to thrive. The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation takes a close look at the family and community factors that help to shape a child’s life and future.
Missouri's rank in the Family and Community domain for 2026 is 27. In 2019, Missouri's score for this domain was 559 out of 1,000, and in 2026, that score increased to 651. It is also better than the average national Family and Community score for 2026, which is 608.
Find more about how Missouri compares to other states in Family and Community with the interactive map: https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook?d=fc.
Download the full report to learn more about the well-being of kids in your state: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

Experiencing poverty during childhood can disrupt all aspects of a child’s life, from their physical and mental health d...
07/06/2026

Experiencing poverty during childhood can disrupt all aspects of a child’s life, from their physical and mental health development to their performance in school.
The Economic Well-Being domain rank in Missouri for 2026 is at 15. In 2026, Missouri received a score of 700 out of 1,000 for this domain, where in 2019, the score was 605. Missouri’s score is also higher than the 2026 national average score of 557. Check out the interactive map for the Economic Well-Being domain at https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook?d=ec.
To learn more about how economic instability is affecting Missouri’s children, download the newly released 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partners at : https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

To better the state of child health across the U.S., it’s essential we continue working to improve maternal health, so t...
06/24/2026

To better the state of child health across the U.S., it’s essential we continue working to improve maternal health, so that children start their lives as healthy babies — setting them on a path towards optimal health from the very beginning.

Missouri ranked 34 in Health in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The domain score in 2026 is 534, better than the 497 score received in 2019. Nationwide, the average score in the Health domain is 607 out of 1,000. Use the interactive map at https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook?d=h to see how other states compare.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partners Annie E. Casey Foundation uses data to explore how child health outcomes have changed in recent years. Check out the full report to learn more. https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

Early learning opportunities, such as preschool, play an essential role in preparing children for kindergarten and setti...
06/16/2026

Early learning opportunities, such as preschool, play an essential role in preparing children for kindergarten and setting them up for long-term educational success. However, access to early childhood education programs remains uneven, with many families struggling to access and afford high-quality programs in their area.
This year, Missouri ranked 29th in the Education domain. The 2026 cumulative score for Missouri is 383, whereas the 2019 score was 546. Missouri’s score is also lower than the national average for Education, which is 417.
Interested in learning more about how Missouri compares to other states? Visit the interactive map at https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook?d=ed.
Download the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partners at Annie E. Casey Foundation to explore the latest data on children’s education in Missouri. https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB.

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, but outcomes for kids and families still vary widely across the country. The ...
06/10/2026

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, but outcomes for kids and families still vary widely across the country. The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights where states are making progress for children and where challenges remain across economic well-being, education, health and family/community factors.
This year’s enhanced KIDS COUNT index adds scores alongside rankings to better show how child well-being has changed over time since 2019. While many states have made gains in areas like family economic stability and community well-being, education setbacks continue to affect children nationwide.
Download the report to explore how kids are faring in your state: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is out now! Produced in partnership with Annie E. Casey Foundation, this annual report pr...
06/09/2026

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is out now! Produced in partnership with Annie E. Casey Foundation, this annual report provides trusted data on how children and families are faring in every state across the country.
This year’s enhanced KIDS COUNT index adds scores alongside rankings to better show where progress is happening and where kids need more support.
Download the report to explore the latest child well-being data and trends: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

What do the data say about child well-being in Missouri? The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation p...
06/08/2026

What do the data say about child well-being in Missouri? The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a trusted snapshot of how children and families are faring across four areas: economic well-being, education, health and family and community factors. This year’s enhanced index helps better illustrate how outcomes for kids are changing over time — giving communities and leaders better tools to understand the progress that has been made and identify where more action is needed. Explore the data: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

Rankings show how states compare. Scores range from 0 (worst) to 1,000 (best) and reflect child well-being relative to a 2019 baseline; changes over time indicate progress or decline. Scores are not percentages or a finish line; higher scores indicate better outcomes.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation assesses how each state across the U.S. is making an e...
06/01/2026

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation assesses how each state across the U.S. is making an effort to support children and families. The report will be released on June 8! Keep an eye out to see how Missouri's nationwide ranking.

Address

114 E. High Street, #B
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15736366300

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