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      The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is Missouri’s foundation for child abuse prevention.
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      As Missouri’s foundation for child abuse prevention, the Children’s Trust Fund’s (CTF’s) primary responsibility is to provide grants to community-based agencies and organizations throughout the state that focus on strengthening families and preventing child maltreatment.
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      The human and economic costs of child abuse are substantial,
      but most of all, the act of child abuse is the ultimate injustice and should not be tolerated. With your commitment to prevention, together we can make a difference for our children…our future.

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Board Members Elected to New Leadership Roles

by Paula | Nov 4, 2013 | News

During the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) Annual Fall Board meeting held October 16 and 17, 2013 in Jefferson City, the Board elected Charmaine Smith, St. Louis, as the new Board Chair, and Kathleen Boyle Dalen, Ph.D., Kansas City, as the new Chair-elect. Smith...

Encouraging Families with Incredible Years

by Paula | Nov 4, 2013 | CTF Partners, News

Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) prevention partner Great Circle began implementing Adair County’s Incredible Years (IY) program in 2012, however the program itself was developed more than 30 years ago in Seattle. It has since been recognized by the Office of...

Capable Kids Provides Opportunities for Families with Special Needs

by Paula | Oct 2, 2013 | CTF Partners, News

CTF Prevention grantee, The Community Partnership, Rolla, provides assistance to families within a five county area, Crawford, Dent, Maries, Phelps, and Pulaski. One of the programs that the organization has implemented is the Capable Kids and Families (CKF) Program...

Building A Brighter Future

by Paula | Sep 13, 2013 | Donate, News

Building A Brighter Future is this year’s theme of the MO State Employees Charitable Campaign (MSECC). The annual event provides state employees with an opportunity to contribute to charitable organizations from across the state. Thanks to our many donors, the...

Never Leave Children Unattended in or Around a Vehicle

by Paula | Jul 11, 2013 | News, Programs and Grants

Some dangers are less obvious than others. Each year across the country tragic accidents occur because children are left unattended in or around vehicles. In addition to temperatures that can skyrocket inside a vehicle within minutes leaving children susceptible to...

CTF Board Awards Prevention Grants

by Paula | Jul 8, 2013 | News, Programs and Grants

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) Board of Directors recently awarded nearly $3 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2014 to support over 90 community-based organizations throughout Missouri for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and to strengthen families. The...