CTF approves immediate funding to reduce food insecurity for Missouri children and families
Back to Menu The Children’s Trust Fund approves $400,000 in immediate funding to reduce food insecurity for Missouri children and families affected by the federal government shutdown JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In response to the effects of the federal government...
CTF Board Member Cindy O’Laughlin, first woman elected President Pro Tem in Missouri Senate
Back to Menu Cindy O’Laughlin sworn in as Senate President Pro Tem, highlights support for Missouri children and families — The Missouri General Assembly convened on January 8, 2025 to mark the beginning of a hopeful legislative session for Missouri kids and...Missouri’s Child Care Crisis
In December 2023, Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood acquired the Child Care Subsidy Payment Program from the Missouri Department of Social Services to help ease a department already overloaded...Home for Good: Kelsey’s Story
One family’s inspiring journey through trauma, addiction and child welfare On January 5, 2017, Kelsey Daffron and David Ludeman were arrested in Columbia, MO for endangering the lives of their 2-year-old and 8-month-old children. The story was quickly sensationalized...Donate Now
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