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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,
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Moberly: Special Training Offered

by Paula | Mar 31, 2010 | News

Through a grant from the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, and in partnership with Coates Street Presbyterian Church, a special training focusing on prevention of child sexual abuse will be offered on April 19 at no charge by the Randolph County Caring Community...

Infant deaths prompt warning

by Paula | Mar 22, 2010 | News

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) stated that baby sling carriers can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies and is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age....

Financial Stress Increases Risk For Abuse

by Paula | Mar 18, 2010 | News

KPLR-TV11, St. Louis reports on the increase in child abuse rates during the last six months.

Smith Appointed to CTF Board

by Paula | Mar 18, 2010 | News

CTF welcomes Charmaine Smith, St. Louis, to the Children's Trust Fund Board of Directors. Smith, recently appointed by Governor Jay Nixon, is the founder and executive director of Discovering Options, a St. Louis-based charitable organization that provides...

April: Child Abuse Prevention Month

by Paula | Mar 16, 2010 | News, Tools & Resources

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! It is a month when many activities are planned in communities throughout the state to increase awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and show support for Missouri’s kids. It also serves as a...

Protecting Our Children on the Internet

by Paula | Mar 15, 2010 | News, Podcast

Internet safety including tips for parents to keep their children safe from cyber predators is the topic of this latest podcast from the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF). CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber is joined by Cherisse Thibaut, Missouri KidsFirst, and Lt. Joe...