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Baylee Watts
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Baylee.Watts@dss.mo.gov

Press Releases

Missouri Department of Social Services and Feeding Missouri Announce Results of State Team Member Food Drive
02/18/26

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), in partnership with Feeding Missouri, announced the results of a statewide team member food drive that helped provide critical food assistance to communities across the state during the holiday season.

Governor Kehoe Announces Missouri Among First States to Join Trump Administration's "A Home for Every Child" Initiative
02/12/26

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division (DSS-CD) announced the State of Missouri's participation in the “A Home for Every Child” initiative, launched by the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), reinforcing Missouri's commitment to protecting children and ensuring every child has access to a safe and loving home.

Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri Department of Social Services announce Josh Moore, PharmD, as State Medicaid Director
12/17/25

Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced the appointment of Josh Moore, PharmD, as Director of the MO HealthNet Division (MHD), bringing over 14 years of experience in pharmacy and public health leadership to the role. Josh Moore will take over as director, effective immediately.

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