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For Immediate Release:
May 28, 2008

Contact: Sara Anderson
(573) 526-0407

Media Advisory

Children's Division Celebrates 14th Circuit;
Office Meets National Accreditation Standards

Jefferson City — The Missouri Department of Social Services' (DSS) Children's Division (CD) is in the process of achieving national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). In order to receive this honor, each of the states’ 45 Circuit offices must be found in compliance with COA accreditation standards. The 14th Circuit was found to be in compliance with COA standards in December. CD is taking the opportunity to honor the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of the 14th Circuit employees and to congratulate them on their achievement.

Who:

• Paula Neese, Director, Children's Division
• James Harrison, Assistant Director for Administration, Children's Division
• Linda Miller, Program Development Specialist, Children's Division

What:

News Conference Announcing 14th Circuit Met COA Standards

When:

Thursday, May 29, 2008; 2:30 p.m.

Where:

Timber Lake Christian Church
1624 Gratz Brown
Moberly, MO