Hundreds rally for better child care, resources for Missouri mothers

Julie Smith/News Tribune photo: 
Organizers of Child Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Capitol expected 500 participants in the annual lobby day. While activities were getting underway, people were still filing in through the security entrance, as seen in the background of the photograph.
Julie Smith/News Tribune photo: Organizers of Child Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Capitol expected 500 participants in the annual lobby day. While activities were getting underway, people were still filing in through the security entrance, as seen in the background of the photograph.

In child advocacy circles, "persistence overcomes resistance."

Hundreds gathered in the Missouri Capitol Rotunda to advocate for better child care and resources for mothers Tuesday morning.

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