St. Louis Area First Steps

1 in 10 children under age 5 have mental health concerns.

That means babies and toddlers in our communities are struggling before they even know how to explain it.

You don’t have to be a parent to care. Because what happens in the earliest years shapes everything that comes after. How children learn, connect, cope, grow.

Mental health starts early. And when we ignore it, the impact ripples through families, schools and communities.

Believing in babies means taking their mental health seriously from the start.

Learn more. Donate. Help build a world where every baby can thrive: https://bit.ly/4kDZZ2A

🌱 Growing Together: April Autism Awareness Webinar Series

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re coming together to support families with information, tools, and resources that make a difference.

Join Missouri Parents Act for our free webinar series happening April 13–17, with sessions designed to help you better understand special education, advocacy, and supports for children with disabilities.

🕙 Each session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

🌿 Session Topics Include:

April 13 – Special Education Law: What You Need to Know
April 14 – Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD
April 15 – Writing Postsecondary Goals for Students with ASD
April 16 – The Art of Effective Advocacy
April 17 – Understanding ADHD

Whether you're just starting your journey or building on what you already know, these sessions are here to support you every step of the way.

💻 Attend from anywhere in Missouri—virtual link provided after registration.

👉 Register today:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training