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Every Day Numbers for the 14th District

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Division of Child Support Enforcement

(314) 877-2700

Jewish Family and Children's Services
(314) 993-1000

NAACP - St. Louis County Branch
(314) 389-1552

St. Louis County Human Services
(314) 615-4453

Youth Emergency Services
(314) 862-1334

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Consumer Credit Counseling Services

(314) 647-9004

Consumer
Credit Reports

1-877-322-8228

Missouri Consumer Protection Hotline
1-800-392-8222

Missouri Dept. of Insurance Consumer Information
1-800-726-7390

CRISIS HOTLINES


Youth Emergency Service Hotline

(314) 727-6294

St. Louis Housing Resource Center
(Homeless Hotline)
(314) 802-5444

Life Crisis Services, Inc. (for Adults)
(24-Hour)
(314) 647-4357

Elderly Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-0210

Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
(24-Hours)
1-800-392-3738

Alcohol Drug Interventions & Drug Treatment Referrals
1-888-762-3750

HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

Alzheimer's Association

1-800-980-9080

Birth & Death Records
(314) 615-1720

HIGHER EDUCATION

Missouri School for the Blind

(314) 776-4320

Paraquad, Inc.
(314) 289-4200

HOUSING

Beyond Housing

(314) 533-0600

Housing Authority -
St. Louis County

(314) 428-3200

Home Improvement Grants (North County)
(314) 615-8232

PREGNANCY COUNSELING

Abortion Alternatives

(314) 962-5300

Planned Parenthood & Reproductive Health Services of St. Louis
(314) 531-7526

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES

Missouri Rx Program

1-800-375-1406

Long-Term Care Information - Ombudsman
(314) 918-8222

Older Adult Community Action Program
(314) 993-2671

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (Elderly Law Unit)
(314) 534-4200

TOUR THE CAPITAL CITY

State Capitol Tours

(573) 751-2854

TRANSPORTATION

Call-A-Ride

(314) 652-3617

VETERANS BENEFITS

American Red Cross Blood Services

(314) 658-2000

Missouri Veterans Commission
(573) 751-3779

St. Louis County Office of Veterans' Services
(314) 615-4413

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Big Brothers
Big Sisters

(314) 361-5900

Foster Grandparents
(314) 961-8000
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Newsletter
February 7, 2013

Friends & Neighbors,

If you would like to learn more about the issues addressed in this newsletter or would like to discuss any matter involving state government, please contact my Capitol office.

Thank you,


Maria Chappelle-Nadal
14th District


Funding a New Disparity Study

There has been a lot of talk this year about rebuilding and investing in Missouri's infrastructure – our roads, bridges and public buildings. This is vital to the success of our state, but we need to make sure everybody has a fair shot at securing the contracts to these projects and upgrades.

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An Honest Conversation About Tax Policy

My position on tax credits is similar to how a struggling family would deal with a tight budget. We need to establish priorities, think long-term, live within our means, and be practical, sensible and comprehensive when discussing tax credits. I believe in tax policy reform in which corporations must contribute.

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Video: Senate Bill 169

Wednesday afternoon I presented Senate Bill 169 to members of the Senate Education Committee. The measure would require certain financial information to be included in a school district's bond filing and on a ballot when voters authorize a school district bond issuance.

Watch Video

 


 




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