Child Abuse, Neglect Data Released

by Paula | Jan 25, 2016 | News, Tools & Resources

HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released the 25th edition of the Child Maltreatment Report, which analyzes data collected by state child protective services (CPS) agencies.  The report shows an increase from Fiscal Year 2013 to Fiscal Year...

Prevention $ense January 22, 2016

by Paula | Jan 22, 2016 | News, Prevention Sense

CTF Grant Funds Available CTF released its General Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grant Application last Friday, January 15, 2016.  An informational meeting regarding the application will be held this Friday, January 22, 2016 10am – 12 noon, Truman State Office...

CFRP Annual Report: Preventing Child Deaths in Missouri

by Paula | Jan 20, 2016 | News, Tools & Resources

The Missouri Child Fatality Review Program’s (CFRP) 2014 Annual Report – Preventing Child Deaths in Missouri is now available. The report provides a statistical breakdown of child injuries and deaths both accidental and non-accidental by county and statewide.  It also...

CTF Grant Funds Available

by Paula | Jan 15, 2016 | News, Programs and Grants, Tools & Resources

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) has released its grant application packet for the prevention of child abuse/neglect for Fiscal Year 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017).  CTF anticipates approximately $400,000 available for new (first year) projects. As Missouri’s...

Prevention $ense December 16, 2015

by Paula | Dec 16, 2015 | Prevention Sense

Trauma Toolkit Available Developed by Public Health Nurses with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) in Spokane Washington, the 123 Care Trauma Sensitive Toolkit was developed for caregivers of children including parents, grandparents, child care providers,...