Missouri Children's Trust Fund

Governor Signs Proclamation for Prevention

 

Governor Jay Nixon recently presented a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Missouri.  Over forty individuals joined the Governor in his Capitol office for the ceremony including Representatives from the Missouri House, division directors, child advocates, board members, service providers, and several children.  Many individuals present were members of the Missouri Prevention Partners (MPP) Coalition, a consortium of agencies, organizations and individuals who meet and work together throughout the year to raise awareness about prevention and to develop a state prevention plan.

Podcast: Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, nationally and in Missouri. Jay Wood (pictured front left) and Joy Oesterly (front right) from Missouri KidsFirst along with Prevention Consultants of Missouri Director Jamie Myers (rear right) join Kirk Schreiber on this podcast to talk about the origin of this month, the history of the blue ribbon campaign, Go Blue Day, other planned events and activities across the state and much more.

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Chief Kolilis Receives Easter Award

Chief Gus Kolilis (center) pictured with Kirk Schreiber (left) and
Rodney Jones, STAT, (right)

Gus Kolilis, Chief of the State Technical Assistance Team (STAT), Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), was the recent recipient of the 2009 Richard P. Easter Award.  The award was presented by the Children’s Trust Fund during the Chief’s retirement ceremony celebrating 43 years of service as a law enforcement officer.

The CTF Board of Directors established the award in 2000 in honor of the late Richard P. Easter, who is remembered for his commitment and leadership in promoting statewide prevention efforts to better protect Missouri’s children.  CTF presents the award each year to a distinguished law enforcement officer in Missouri for exemplary contributions to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
 
Article on Gus Kolilis-StLToday online 4/13/09

2009 Resource Guide Available

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Child Welfare Information Gateway in conjunction with the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Childrens' Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention is offering free copies of  Strengthening Families and Communities - 2009 Resource Guide.  The packet, available for download (pdf) or hardcopy, is developed for service providers and others who work to promote healthy families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Locally Missouri Children's Trust Fund (CTF), as the state CBCAP lead agency, provided copies to each participant attending the state conference on child abuse and neglect prevention in March, as well as copies to each CTF grantee.