Governor Signs Proclamation for Prevention
Governor Matt Blunt recently presented a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Missouri. He and First Lady Melanie Blunt were joined by representatives from several child serving agencies: Donna Puckett, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS); Susan Stoltz, State Technical Assistance Team (STAT); Maurine Hill, STAT; Denise Brown, STAT; Paula Neese, Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS); Dottie Mullikin, Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH); Rodney Jones, STAT; Gus Kolilis, STAT; Kirk Schreiber, Children's Trust Fund (CTF); Doris Hallford, DSS; Gov. Matt Blunt; First Lady Melanie Blunt; Bill Dent, DSS; Vivian Murphy, Missouri Juvenile Justice Association (MJJA); Shelly Lock, Practical Parenting Partnerships (PPP); Jay Wood, Missouri KidsFirst (MKF); Dahna Willis, Kids Hope United; Peggy Krokstrom, CTF Board; Rep. Rick Stream, District 94; Patrice Mugg, CTF Board; Jennifer Toalson, MKF; Alicia Whitson, CTF; and Steve Bruce, Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS)
