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Missouris practice of taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to foster kids to defray the cost of providing care could come to an end under legislation debated last week in a House committee.

Missouri’s practice of taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to foster kids to defray the cost of providing care could come to an end under legislation debated

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After struggling for nearly a year to get federal food assistance to qualified low-income families, Missouri has decided not to participate in this summer’s program, forgoing

After struggling for nearly a year to get federal food assistance to qualified low-income families, Missouri has decided not to participate in this summers program — forgoing tens of millions

After struggling for nearly a year to get federal food assistance to qualified low-income families, Missouri has decided not to participate in this summer’s program — forgoing tens of …

The state said this week it will not participate in a federal program that would provide $120 in benefits to each eligible child, citing administrative hurdles. The decision sparked anger from Missouri parents, who say that officials "basically just robbed us."

After struggling for nearly a year to get federal food assistance to qualified low-income families, Missouri has decided not to participate in this summers program -- forgoing tens of millions of dollars in federal aid.

Challenges collecting and sharing data between agencies caused delays in getting last year’s money to eligible children.

A Missouri Senate panel considered proposals to increase funding for childrens school lunches and prekindergarten programs Tuesday.

Missouri is one of just seven states that still hasn’t been approved by the federal government to administer summer emergency food benefits, called Pandemic EBT. Officials expect benefits to be dispersed before the end of the year.