The Department of Social Services collects “Success Stories” from participants and providers (such as Community Colleges, Community Action Agencies, etc.) to share. These stories encourage others in similar situations to take advantage of these opportunities and understand the powerful impact to lives and families. If you have a story to share, please complete the Success Story Template below and the release forms.
Providers should gather success stories and signed releases from participants in order to share them. If this is being completed by someone other than the participant, the answers need to be from the participant. Once the information is gathered send an email to dss.owciconnect@dss.mo.gov with the forms attached and the participants photo or a video. We look forward to hearing from you and the success of our citizens.
- Event Success Story Form
- Success Story Template
- Release of Information – Child
- Release of Information – Participant
- Highlight Something You are Proud of
- Community Supports
- Excel Centers Success Stories
- MWA Success Stories
- Abigail Bowling: On the Fast Track
- Alana Bell
- Anna Koeller: Redefining Yourself
- Brandi Verell: Becoming a Better Person
- Bridgette Mayberry: Hidden Gem
- Caterina Pittman: Step by Step
- Chardedra Baker: Very Thankful
- Christine Vaeth: On Her Own
- Claudine Rulopugh: I'm Glowing Now
- Denise Hayes: Keep Pushing Forward
- Joanna Liesman: A Little Help Goes a Long Way
- SkillUP Success Stories
- Amethyst Pittman: Support Leads to Success
- Carol Blackwell: Thankful and Blessed
- Cassidy Buchanan: Dream of a Lifetime
- Chelle Hanyes: Light of Hope
- Desiree Richardson: In Her Own Words
- Jackeline Medina: Hope for the Future
- Jon Cook: Motivated
- Kaylie Woods: Plans for her future
- Kevin Sago
- Koeshea Luster: Bubbly & Happy
- Kyle Hudson: A New Start
- Lakeesha Townsend: I Know I Can Do This
- Natasha Rhoden: Broken Down and Building Up
- Odis Robinson: Improving His Future
- Phillip King: Truck Driving Career Path
- Raja Elamin: Life Changing
- Terence Gahie: A Future in Truck Driving
- Video Success Stories
- Podcast Success Stories
- Yay U – Compliments for Staff, Contractors, and Partners