25th Edition Kids Count Data Book Available

by Paula | Jul 23, 2014 | News, Tools & Resources

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has released The KIDS COUNT Data Book 2014 .  The annual publication documents child well-being nationally and across the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Using an index of 16 indicators, the 2014...

Making Meaningful Connections – 2014 Prevention Resource Guide

by Paula | Jul 17, 2014 | News, Tools & Resources

The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides numerous resources for child abuse and neglect prevention, including the 2014 Prevention Resource Guide entitled Making New Connections.  The Resource Guide is created annually to support community-based child abuse...

Educating Children and Parents about Sexual Abuse

by Paula | Jul 16, 2014 | CTF Partners, News

Project Aware is a school and community based sexual abuse prevention education program, provided through the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA), Kansas City and supported by the Children’s Trust Fund.  The free program educates...

Kids and Vehicles…a Dangerous Combination

by Paula | Jul 9, 2014 | Featured, News, Programs and Grants

Many parents face the decision about whether or not to leave the kids in the car while they run a quick errand, in the name of convenience.  But this seemingly innocent act can turn deadly in just seconds.  It’s important that all parents and caregivers realize...

CTF Welcomes Michelle Crockett

by Paula | Jun 9, 2014 | News

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) welcomes Michelle Crockett, Carthage, to its Board of Directors.  She was recently appointed to the Board by Governor Jay Nixon.  Currently the director of talent acquisition for Leggett & Platt, Inc.,  Crockett previously was...