Missouri Department of Social Services

In most Missouri counties, children linger in foster care longer than the federal standard, according to data compiled by the state social services agency.

The Missouri Department of Social Services said those deaths were preventable. Here's how you can keep your baby safe.

The Missouri Department of Social Services says a June data breach could affect people who get health insurance through Missouri Medicaid, or MOHealthNet. They're asking Missourians to protect their personal data.

Missouri Medicaid is going through a big change starting Friday, March 31. A pandemic-era federal requirement that kept people enrolled is ending. KSMU’s Gregory Holman is joined by Springfield News-Leader health and public policy reporter Susan Szuch to talk about what that could mean for your family.

Anyone who receives aid from the Missouri Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP can now purchase food online—but only from certain…

Missourians who are eligible for Food Stamp benefits will receive their February Food Stamp benefit early. The United States Department of Agriculture,…

The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider two cases that could have far-reaching implications for the civil rights protections granted to...

Two national child advocacy organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Social Services, alleging that children in the...

The Missouri Department of Social Services has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate a Disaster Food Stamp Program in…

Gov. Jay Nixon has announced the availability of additional federal funding to help low-income Missourians stay warm this winter.Nixon said Friday that…