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OUR MISSION

​To plan and establish a culturally competent/responsive and holistic approach through social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing, and educational programs to develop positive and innovative changes within the family system of low income individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, disadvantaged or skill deficient.

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PERFORMING ARTS

AMERICA SCORES - ST. LOUIS

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

FINE ARTS

Better Family Life recognized as HUD Envision Center

On Tuesday, June 30th, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Better Family Life will now be a centrally located HUD Envision Center in St. Louis, MO. 

Envision Centers are centralized hubs that provide people with resources and support needed to excel in life. The 4 HUD Self-Sufficiency Pillars are designed to improve economic sustainability of individuals by empowering them with opportunities to improve economic outlook.

We are extremely honored to receive this recognition from HUD! For more information, go to hud.gov/envisioncenters

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, WE ARE HOSTING TWO FORMATS FOR SUMMER CAMP THIS YEAR!!

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP

Explore Virtual Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP AT BFL

Explore S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp

BOTH Camps are now open for enrollment!!

Visit our Summer Camp ​pages to download enrollment forms!!

Please check our SAFE Passage summer camp website ​frequently to receive the most current updates. ​

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OUR PROGRAMS

Youth Programs

Programs are available for youth ages
​5-17 both in-school and out-of-school

Clinical Services

See what services are available for
​you or someone you may know

Upcoming Events

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​our past, present & future events

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OUR PROGRESS

We could not have done it without our amazing supporters.
​Thanks to everyone who has supported us through the years!

380+
YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN OUR
​AFTER-SCHOOL & PREVENTION
​PROGRAMS ON A DAILY BASIS
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9,382
CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES SERVED
​THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

400+
YOUTH ENGAGE IN STEAM-BASED ACTIVITIES THROUGH OUR
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

43,451
HOT MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH DURING OUR AFTER-SCHOOL
AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

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