Governor Jay Nixon recently presented a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Missouri. Over thirty individuals joined the Governor in his Capitol office for the ceremony including Representatives from the Missouri House, division directors, child advocates, board members, service providers and children. Many individuals present were members of the Missouri Prevention Partners (MPP) Coalition, a consortium of agencies, organizations and individuals who provide leadership to reduce child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and communities.
| Pictured L to R (front row) – Kirk Schreiber, CTF Rachel Boudreau, Alliance of SW Missouri Lynn Main, Jefferson Co. Community Partnership Rep Jill Schupp, Dist. 82, Creve Coeur, CTF Board Tom Vansaghi with Jack & Ben Vansaghi, CTF Board Chair Governor Jay Nixon Rebecca Gordon, The Rebecca Gordon Group Laura Malzner, CTF Jessica Chambers, Barceda Families Emily van Schenkhof, Missouri KidsFirst |
(second row) – Robbin Kimbell, Legislative Assistant William Holcomb, Ph.D., Behavioral Health Concepts Rep Brent Lasater, Dist. 53, Independence Mabeline Woods, Pemiscot Co. Initiative Network Kari Clements, Alliance of SW Missouri Beverly Wilburn, Pemiscot Co. Initiative Network Jason Lamb, Office of Prosecution Services Kim Sukany, Barceda Families Vicky Scott, Dept. of Public Safety Maureen Hill, STAT, Dept. of Social Services Emily Smith, Office of Administration |
(Back row) – Rodney Jones, STAT, Dept. of Social Services Lisa Lloyd, Behavioral Health Concepts Paula Cunningham, CTF Emerson “Skip” McGuire, STAT, Dept. of Social Services Ken Bopp, Ph.D., Univ. of Missouri Pablo Araujo, Missouri KidsFirst Jamie Myers, Prevention Consultants of Missouri Kelly Schultz, Office of Child Advocate Mary List, Dept. of Health & Senior Services Connie Berhorst, Dept. of Public Safety |
