First-hand Insights

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What is First-hand Insights?

We launched First-hand Insights to give our stakeholders reliable information and real-life inspiration. Why? Because we believe those working hardest on behalf of children deserve to hear directly from trusted sources and thought leaders in their field. Think of it as “news for CTF insiders,” a periodic, first-hand look at the tangible steps being taken to protect and strengthen Missouri’s kids and families.

Explore current and past issues and join our “First To Know” e-mail list below…

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CURRENT ISSUE

Issue 4 - July, 2022

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EXPLORE PAST ISSUES

Issue 3 - March, 2022

2022 CTF Legislative Priorities, CTF Celebrates Launch of "Something We Agree On," Hero Highlights: Rich Hennicke, Get to know the CTF Staff, and more...

Issue 2 - October, 2021

Emily Interviews Gov. Parson on the Office of Childhood, CTF Develops Outcomes Rate Card for Home Visiting, The Impact of HBs 557 and 432, and more...

Issue 1 - June, 2021

5 Things to know about the new Office of Childhood, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention grants at work, CTF aims to change Social Norms, and more...

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Good Samaritan Boys Ranch: Activating the Good

Apr 6, 2023

CTF’s Staff and Board would like to say “thank you” for the feedback and response you’ve provided so far on the launch of our Positive Community Norms campaign: “Something We Agree On.”

Our primary focus during the first 3 months of the campaign has been…

CTF announces availability of Federal Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) funds to support direct home visiting services in Missouri

Mar 16, 2023

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is thrilled to announce that the Missouri General Assembly has allocated $20 million in funds to CTF for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) to support facilities and infrastructure projects for community-based organizations working to prevent and alleviate child abuse and neglect…