by Paula | Sep 15, 2016 | News, Tools & Resources
September is National Baby Safety Month in which the Missouri Safe Sleep Coalition is focusing on Safe to Sleep practices for infants. The Coalition has been convening over the last several months with the goal of increasing efforts of safe sleep awareness and...
by Paula | Apr 13, 2016 | News, Tools & Resources
The Family & Community Trust (FACT), recently released the 2016 Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Book documenting the status of children in all 114 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis. The annual report is a collaborative project of FACT, the Annie E. Casey...
by Paula | Mar 25, 2016 | Featured, News, Tools & Resources
April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month here in Missouri and across the country. This year’s theme focuses on, “Building Community, Building Hope.” Many communities around the state are gearing up for events and activities scheduled throughout the month...
by Paula | Mar 25, 2016 | News, Tools & Resources
The 2016 Prevention Resource Guide – Building Community, Building Hope is now available to download. The resource guide is produced annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Welfare...
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...
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...