Missouri HB1948: Establishes provisions relating to the "Missouri Fathership Project"

What the bill says

To amend chapters 9 and 210, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to fatherhood engagement. Section A. Chapters 9 and 210, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 9.411 and 210.1150, to read as follows: 9.411. The month of June is hereby designated as "Fathership Month" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to engage in appropriate events and activities to raise awareness about the importance of fathers being part of their children's lives. 210.1150. 1. There is hereby established within the department of social s.

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To amend chapters 9 and 210, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to fatherhood engagement. Section A. Chapters 9 and 210, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 9.411 and 210.1150, to read as follows: 9.411. The month of June is hereby designated as "Fathership Month" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to engage in appropriate events and activities to raise awareness about the importance of fathers being part of their children's lives. 210.1150. 1. There is hereby established within the department of social services the "Missouri Fathership Project". The Missouri fathership project shall be administered by the department of social services, subject to federal approval and state appropriations. The Missouri fathership project shall: (1) Promote fathership by helping fathers achieve greater self-esteem and better awareness of their responsibilities to their families and community; and (2) Empower fathers to become successful in fathership by building life skills and through family reunification, education and career training, employment support, and child-support compliance. 2. (1) There is hereby established within the department of social services the "Missouri Fathership Project Grant Program" to provide grants to agencies, programs, or nonprofit organizations that support and facilitate involvement of fathers in the community, subject to federal approval and state appropriations. The …

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