Investing In Our Future

In early 2025, Silver Dollar City Foundation partnered with First Presbyterian Church Branson and Neighbor, a Herschend Family Giving Collective, to fund a two-year early childhood community planning project. 

“Access to quality childcare has remained a significant barrier for working families,” says Matt Adkins, Chief Economic Development Officer for Taney County Partnership. “This initiative will help us identify solutions that are both attainable and sustainable for the future.” 

The project, led by Taney County Partnership with Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, has identified and is working to address gaps in the local childcare system. With a collection of good data, the project has moved into Year 2.

Community Priorities Identified:

• Increase public-private partnerships
• Support existing childcare providers 
• Ensure childcare providers and families are accessing and utilizing all available support and resources
• Increase supportive policies and public investment