Missouri Christian youth home accused of abuse

By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning,

For years, Missouri lawmakers have debated whether unlicensed Christian residential facilities should be allowed to care for foster children in state custody. One of the most prominent advocates for that idea runs a youth home that hopes to take in foster kids.

But as Steph Quinn reports today, the history of that facility is now drawing scrutiny of its own.

by Steph Quinn

Three lawsuits filed against Show-Me Christian Youth Home allege that the former residents were forced to perform heavy manual labor under threat of food deprivation, isolation or more work.

by Anna Spoerre

The statewide television and radio spot was developed with help from an anti-abortion medical group and will air through Sept. 30.

by Jason Hancock

The case comes as Kansas City commits $600 million to a Royals stadium and Missouri prepares for potential borrowing.

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