D S S P R E S S R E L E A S E

For Immediate Release:
March 05, 2008

Contact: Sara Anderson
(573) 526-0407

DSS to Host Informational Faith Based Forum

Lee’s Summit — The Department of Social Services will host an informational forum to discuss the Missouri Faith Based Initiative which underscores the need for the department to partner with community and faith based partners to address the needs of Missouri citizens. Representative Jeff Grisamore (R-Lee’s Summit) will be sharing information regarding the Faith Based Organization Liaison Act. In the House of Representatives, Grisamore handled Senate Bill 46, which created the initiative. Additionally, Scott Weinberg from the Federal Administration for Children and Families will be discussing funding opportunities for programs focused on assisting and bettering the lives of citizens.

“This is a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about partnerships between the department and the faith based organizations in the Kansas City area,” DSS Director Deborah Scott said. “We encourage the public to attend and share their input on how these partnerships can better serve our citizens.”

Who:

Representative Jeff Grisamore
Scott Weinberg, Federal Administration for Children and Family
Virginia Lewis-Brunk, Regional Director, Children’s Division
Glenn Foreman, Regional Manager, Division of Youth Services
Misty Dixon, Children’s Division
Deborah Reynolds, Family Support Division
Marlo Williams, Division of Youth Services
Sherry Harris, Family Support Division Child Support Enforcement

What:

Missouri Faith Based Initiative Forum

When:

March 7; 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where:

Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Mo 64064

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