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2013 Community Resource Guide Available

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Child Welfare Information Gateway in conjunction with the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Children’s  Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based...

Take Action Against Child Abuse

Spreading awareness about the importance of child abuse & neglect prevention & keeping children safe is a key part of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Debby Howland, Coordinator for the Kansas City Child Abuse Roundtable Coalition, recently spoke...

Podcast – Office of Child Advocate

In this latest podcast, Kelly Schultz, Director for the Office of Child Advocate (OCA) talks about the role of her office which serves as an independent third party reviewer for the Children’s Division, Department of Social Services.  Located within the Office of...

Lynne Cooper: A Champion for Kids

The Children’s Trust Fund is deeply saddened by the passing of long-time CTF Board member and friend Lynne M. Cooper, D.Min.  Lynne passed away peacefully at her St. Louis home March 16 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Lynne was a true champion and...

Register Now – The New River Story: Spirit, Science, & Action

With less than one month remaining, we hope that you are making plans to attend the state Child Abuse Neglect Prevention Conference April 2-4, 2013 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, hosted by the Children’s Trust Fund.  This year’s theme, The New River...