St. Francois County Community Partnership

06/03/2026

When kids feel supported, they build confidence, manage stress in healthier ways, and are more likely to delay first use of alcohol. Your support matters — even when it feels unnoticed. When you encourage them, they hear you.

06/01/2026

Using “I care” messages and clear “I” statements helps strengthen trust and reduces the chances of underage drinking. These messages help teens feel understood — not judged — and make them more likely to talk openly, ask questions, and turn to you when facing pressure. Supportive communication helps protect their developing brain and empowers better decisions.

05/30/2026

Enrollment for the Missouri SuN Bucks program has begun. Learn who is eligible, who needs to apply, and more at mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks

05/29/2026

SAMHSA emphasizes that the strongest protective factor against underage drinking is a caring, involved adult. When parents and caregivers actively engage in their teen’s life, youth are far less likely to experiment with alcohol or other substances.

Youth who feel supported are more confident, make healthier choices, and are more likely to delay first use while protecting their developing brain. Your engagement matters — more than you know.

05/28/2026

Underage drinking has real consequences — not just in the moment, but long-term. Alcohol use during adolescence increases the risk for injuries, poor decision-making, mental health challenges, and future alcohol problems, including addiction.

Talking early and often helps youth understand these risks and make safer choices. When adults talk honestly about consequences, youth listen — and delay first use.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Underage drinking increases the likelihood of decisions that can lead to regret, harm, or long-term risk. Alcohol lowers inhibitions in young people, making them more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including unsafe situations, impaired driving, or choices that conflict with their values.

Helping youth delay first use protects their developing brain and reduces the chances of harmful outcomes.

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday, May 25th. 🇺🇸

As we honor and remember our fallen heroes, we hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/20/2026

iPad tickets for sale!

05/20/2026

We are offering another free DESE Approved Certification Training for qualified applicants with spots available in June at our Fredericktown Outreach Center. Register now before the spots are filled!

DATES: May 27th Mandatory Pre-Registration 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏 - 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟒
𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. - 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.

If you’re exploring a career in education, now is the perfect time to get certified!

*𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄! 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Register here: mac.edu/dese