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New Child Fatality Review Report Available

The 2007 Missouri Child Fatality Review Program Annual Report, “Preventing Deaths in Missouri” is now available online. The report provides a statistical breakdown of child injuries and deaths both accidental and non-accidental by county and statewide.  It...

Cultural Influence on Child Development

The cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors within a family all have an impact on early child development. Zero to Three, the national center for infants, toddlers and families, has issued a new report that looks at this very issue entitled “The Changing Face of...

Child Advocacy Day

Mark your calendars to attend the 27th Child Advocacy Day scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in Jefferson City.  The annual event, coordinated by the Missouri Alliance for Children, Youth and Families begins at 8:45 a.m. with registration in the...

CTF Podcast – Stress & the Holidays

In this second installment of the Children's Trust Fund podcast, CTF Board Chair Dr. Regina Staves takes a look at parenting and stress around the holidays and provides helpful tips for parents to keep in mind throughout the year.  Dr. Staves is a mental...