Missouri child care subsidy cuts could hit foster kids, low-income families hardest

By: Annelise Hanshaw, Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,004

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Every child who starts at Lemay Child and Family Center in St. Louis County receives a developmental screening during their first month of attendance.

Based on these screenings, kids can receive speech or occupational therapy at the center, and staff can connect families with community support like help sourcing healthy food.

“The economy right now is just really challenging,” said Denise Wiese, the center’s executive director. “So we feel that those extra supports we …

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