Mayor's Commission for Children

04/20/2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene County has lost hundreds of spots for children at licensed daycare centers. While many programs have

12/12/2022

Thank you for your service, Amy!

Amy Chenoweth was sworn in for her reappointment to the Mayor's Commission for Children this morning. If you are interested in serving on a City board or commission, view the board vacancies at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/boards.

12/12/2022

Welcome, Dr. Masterson, and thanks for your service!

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Masterson, who was sworn in today to the Mayor's Commission for Children.

12/09/2022

Congratulations to Gerald Lee, who was sworn in today for his reappointment to our board. Thank you for your service!

11/06/2019

What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data shows a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say.

10/02/2019

Please join us for a free screening of the acclaimed documentary "Broken Places" on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6pm at The Moxie. Space is limited. Reserve seating today by emailing Carol at [email protected] .

06/15/2019

Springfield Public Schools has issued a statement of support for the proposed Act, set for introduction to City Council on June 17. MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2MLZDuD.

City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF Springfield-Greene County Health Department

04/23/2019

The Mayor’s Commission for Children presented the Readiness for Kindergarten 2018 Continuation Study findings at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 23 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Full release with link to the study at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=5847

04/23/2019

2018 Kindergarten Readiness Report just released at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

04/22/2019

Please join us at 10 a.m., Tuesday April 23 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as we announce the results of the Readiness for Kindergarten 2018 Continuation Study.

The study is conducted approximately every four years and is made made possible through the funding and support of the City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF, Community Foundation of the Ozarks The Jeanette L. Musgrave Foundation and Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO.

“This study continues to inform and focus the collective efforts of many partners to ensure our children are ready to learn,” said Brigitte Marrs, executive director of the Mayor’s Commission for Children. “It is certainly a cornerstone in fueling the energy and momentum around the importance and impact of early childhood education that has helped our community embrace the opportunities for pre-school expansion and strengthen other initiatives to remove barriers for readiness.”

09/12/2018

C.J. Davis, CEO of Burrell Mental Health Center updated the Mayor's Commission for Children during their August meeting at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.