When I was a child, my elderly neighbors stepped up in ways that changed my life. He sat with me and helped me learn to read when I was behind; she offered warmth, encouragement, and stability. They didn’t have to help — but they did. That simple act of care made a lifelong difference.

Now, I see that same truth play out in my work every day: When a community steps up, lives change.

We are living in a time of stunning potential to change lives in St. Louis County. For the first time, we have the knowledge to break cycles of childhood trauma. Our parents’ and grandparents’ generations didn’t have this information. But now, when we know better, we can do better — and the science shows us how.

Across our communities, the Family Services Collaborative of St. Louis County is helping people u

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