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ARCHS: Area Resources for Community & Human Services 

ARCHS is a Saint Louis based non-profit organization. Started in 1997 the organization serves as the official community for the partnership for the greater Saint Louis region as designated by the state of Missouri. ARCHS furthers the states resources by matching them with other public and private sources. The money brought in by this goes to the community and its people. ARCHS works to keep education a priority in the Saint Louis area, working to advance the human potential of greater Saint Louis. ARCHS is known around the country for its building of public and private community partnerships that foster Lifelong Learning experiences that enrich the lives of the region’s children and adults.

Contents •Mission, vision, values + business model •History and results •Pre K •K-12 •Adult •Community •Partner links

Mission, Vision, Values+ Business Model

The Mission of STLARCHS is to improve the lives of greater St. Louis’ residents by convening strategic community partnerships. The Vision is to be the premiere builder of strategic community partnerships, known for advancing the human potential of greater St. Louis The values and business model rallies around Social Responsibility, Objective Evaluation, Financial Soundness and Accountable Results

History & Results

STLARCHS is a concept that grew out of a St. Louis-based program that started in the early 1990s that was later expanded across the state by Missouri’s Governor and Legislature. ARCHS is not a state agency it is a private not-for-profit with 501c3 status. ARCHS has a 12 year history of leveraging more than $170 million in area public and private resources and collaborating with community leaders and organizations. Each year ARCHS’ partnerships positively impact the lives of thousands of residents. ARCHs’ many community accolades include a What’s Right with the Region Awards.

Pre K & Early Childhood ARCHS is a leading funder and supporter of new and expanded child care center programs in the region - assuring that children are placed in safe and learning-focused environments while their parents work or attend school. ARCHS’ supported centers are also an economic boom to the region creating jobs and millions of dollars in small business development from downtown to St. Charles. ARCHS also supports the accreditation of child care centers and stay at home parents programs.

ARCHS helps prepare children for future success in K-12 and life by building lifelong learning (L3) partnerships that:

• Increases access to quality, licensed and accredited child care center • Fosters innovation in early childhood care and education • Supports the social and economic stability of families