Resources
The materials provided here were developed by the Outreach Program at St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis, Missouri. They bring nearly 30 years of experience running a volunteer-led document access clinic to this collaborative space. Additional materials have been added by the Ashrei Foundation, who began a partnership with St. Francis in 2022 to pilot a parallel program in North St. Louis City. The materials are shared here freely and with the intent to facilitate statewide collaboration, in hopes that other organizations, congregations and coalitions across Missouri might borrow and adapt these tools to fit local context, aligned in the goal of honoring the dignity of all people in Missouri by expanding access to US birth certificates and Missouri photo identification through logistical and financial assistance.
Important Forms
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All forms are hyperlinked. Please click on the list below to open the documents.
Local Birth Certificate Application - In Person - Not Linked, Varies by County - Search for your county public health department
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All states have different application processes. Bookmark this OOS BC Guide!
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All forms are hyperlinked. Please click on the list below to open the documents.
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All forms are hyperlinked. Please click on the list below to open the documents.
Getting Started
In the past year, the Regional Program Support committee has hosted various trainings for both individuals and organizations. Topics range from starting your own ID assistance clinic to training your volunteers to find the right forms to help the people you serve get the documents that they need. You will find our prerecorded trainings by clicking the link below. If you would like to schedule a live training, please contact Madeline Powers or Sara Ruiz.