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- 09/15/08 - Record Number of Students Move Away from Crime, Earn GED or High School Diploma
- 09/10/08 - Department of Social Services Director Deborah Scott to Hold News Conference to Discuss Innovations in American Government Award
- 09/09/08 - 16th Circuit Children’s Division Office Meets Accreditation Standards
- 09/08/08 - DSS MO HealthNet Division Director Holds Town Hall Meeting in Lebanon
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Missouri Adoption Heart Gallery
In its third year, the Missouri Adoption Heart Gallery is creating lasting changes in the lives of youth in foster care across the state. The Heart Gallery features professional photographs of Missouri foster youth awaiting adoption and is currently traveling across the state. Since its introduction to Missouri in 2006, more than 100 kids have found forever families through the Heart Gallery. This year alone, 238 children are featured in 185 photos. The gallery will be on display in 16 Missouri cities from May until November. The Missouri Department of Social Services' Children's Division partners with the Adoption Exchange-Missouri to sponsor the gallery. more information …
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