DGCKids Named a United Way Safety Net Agency for 2027–2029 We’re proud to share that DGCKids has been named one of United Way of Greater St. Louis’s Safety Net Agencies for 2027–2029! United Way’s Safety Net is a collaborative network of nonprofits that deliver essential services to meet the region’s most pressing needs, helping individuals…
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Meet the team behind DGCKids and discover what inspires our work with children and families.
Our Story
Through connection and care, our services and programs illuminate a path for every child to thrive.
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Empowering Children and Families
Through our programs and services, children who are blind or have a visual impairment explore, connect, and shine in ways that reflect their unique strengths and abilities. We have services and programs for children from birth through high school graduation.
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Families seeking services, resources, support, and community can find everything they need at DGCKids. Whether navigating challenges or simply seeking connection, our staff is here to support children and families every step of the way.
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DGCKids provides FREE vision screenings for children. Identifying vision concerns early is key to keeping a child’s learning and development on track. It’s fast, easy, and complimentary.
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Save the Date for July 31!
Drinks, Desserts, and 75 Years of DGCKids! 75 years of changing lives, and we’re ready to celebrate with the people who made it possible: YOU! Join us for a happy hour to toast 75 years of supporting children who are blind or have a visual impairment. This is our chance to celebrate together — donors, partners,…
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DGCKids in the Media — A Conversation Worth Having When a child is diagnosed with a visual impairment, families are often left with more questions than answers. Where do we go? Who do we call? What does this mean for our child’s future? That’s exactly why this conversation matters. Recently, DGCKids’ Anne Silea had the…
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