Missouri's Children's Trust Fund

Potty training can be TOUGH! Before you start potty training, consider:

✔️ The other stresses in your life
✔️ The amount of dedicated time potty training takes
✔️ And, always remember to give yourself and your little one some grace

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Have you heard of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library? Each month, registered children (0-5) receive a FREE high-quality, age-appropriate book through the mail! To receive these books, all parents or guardians need to do is register their children in the program.

Learn more and consider registering your young child 👇
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Let's give them a little credit: MOST Missouri youth and teens are not using alcohol or drugs. Talk to your children about how to stay safe this school year. Learn more at https://ow.ly/aiqI50T6z65.

You are not alone.
Reach out, talk, and take care of yourself.
https://missouri988.org/

Home - Missouri 988 Are you in crisis? Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? You are not alone and we can help! Do not hesitate - call or text 988 now!

Today is National Read-a-Book Day! What books have you been reading lately that apply to your work or mission?

Happy International Day of Charity! Today we celebrate the powerful tradition of giving back and helping those in need. Donate to CTF or one of our wonderful current or previous funded partners at https://ctf4kids.org/program-partners/

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Funded Programs | Children's Trust Fund of Missouri Public Awareness As part of its mission, the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) engages in public education campaigns to heighten the awareness and...

CTF wishes everyone a happy, restful Labor Day.

Today, CTF would like to raise awareness for the many Missourians who lost their lives to overdose, including 148 youth and young adults in 2023.

Recovery is possible, and support is available. Learn more at https://health.mo.gov/data/opioids/
#988

Drug Overdose Dashboard - Fatal Overdoses | Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Opioid

Having conversations with your kids about body safety and personal boundaries may feel awkward and uncomfortable, but they are normal.

Everyday conversations help prevent child sexual abuse. Learn more at SomethingWeAgreeOn.org

Today, CTF staff Bry and Nicole joined many other Missouri non-profits for the annual Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign at the Harry S Truman State office building. The pair was excited to introduce others to CTF's mission of preventing child abuse and neglect, and to learn about the missions of other amazing non-profit agencies across the state.

Let's give them some credit: Not using is the NORM!

Encourage the teens and youth in your life to continue making healthy choices. Learn more at https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you.

This season, remember that car rides are a GREAT time to:
✔️ decompress
✔️ transition
✔️ check in

This season, talk to your kids about what is and is NOT safe to talk about online.
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And that's a wrap on our (Children's Trust Fund) 17th year of sponsoring the Family Fun Center at the Missouri State Fair! Continuing this 20+ year tradition now with the next generation. Thanks Alisha Heather-Burger and Healthy Blue, Lesha Duvall Peterson, Missouri KidsFirst, and Gwen Miles Griffith for helping maintain our booth again this year. See you in 2025!

This season, teach kids to respect the boundaries of others and that they have the right to have their own boundaries.

Teach kids, "My body is my own!"

Learn more at SomethingWeAgreeOn.org

Last week, a few very special guests joined CTF staff at the office for a day of family fun. Thank you, Bashie, Rosie and Baby Rowan, for joining us!

Learn more about our day at https://ctf4kids.org/2024/08/ctf-family-fun-day/

This season, talk to your children about how to stay safe online and when to let you know if something feels unsafe.

Estamos de Acuerdo | Something We Agree On

Sabemos que ser padre puede ser complicado, pero no tienes que hacerlo solo.

El Missouri's Children's Trust Fund ofrece recursos sobre cómo criar a tus hijos sin usar castigos físicos.

Visita somethingweagreeon.org para descubrir esos recursos.

Juntos, podemos construir hogares llenos de amor y respeto para nuestros niños.

Earlier this year, CTF staff Bry Barber and Jeni Sommerfeld visited Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence and The Green Bear Project to highlight a hero in child sexual abuse prevention, Leasa Stone.

Check out her story | https://ctf4kids.org/2024/07/the-green-bear-project-in-southeast-missouri/

HOME VISITORS: Can’t accept any more referrals? With the CRIS, you can turn off referrals to manage capacity and turn them back on, again, when you’re ready.

It's July, which means its the PERFECT time to get your CTF License Plates. For just $25 a year ($50 for two years), you can get your CTF License 2 Care! Visit TinyURL.com/License2Care to learn more and order your CTF license plates today!

Thank you Jeff Linkenbach and our friends at The Montana Institute for your wonderful work in cultivating Positive Community Norms across the US and the world 🌎

CTF is honored to be highlighted as a part of this work. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!



Learn more at somethingweagreeon.org

🚨 Wednesday Wellness Wishlist Alert! Our shelves are empty, and we need your help! Our biggest need right now is diaper wipes. We’ve run out, and we need these essential items to support our families and babies.

Every donation makes a huge difference in ensuring our little ones have a healthy start. Let's come together and fill our shelves with diaper wipes!

Help us spread the the word or donate today at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VS7XUANXVCWP?ref_=wl_share

CTF now has the 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guides back in stock! Thank you to the Child Welfare Information Gateway for providing this FREE resource! Order yours with your CTF literature at https://ow.ly/8OAf50Sz8JF

Independence Day is an exciting time to spend time with family, have a meal together, and shoot off some fireworks! It is important to keep in mind the safety and responsibility that surrounds the holiday. Ear protection is recommended for infants and young children.

Parenting is tough, but remember — so is being a kid! Conversations with kids can help build empathy and understand their behaviors and responses.

Learn strategies that could help you at somethingweagreeon.org

The CRIS Link is a one-stop shop for anyone to make a referral for home visiting services (prenatal to five). The CRIS Link easily connects users to one of five regional referral networks — called a Coordinated Referral & Intake System (CRIS) — to submit a referral.
Each CRIS network is led by a collective impact site that manages participating home visiting programs and models within its region.

Recently, CTF Board of Directors and staff met to reflect on successes from state fiscal year 2024 and planning for state fiscal year 2025. Exciting things are yet to come!

Thank you and Frank Tennant for joining us in conversation.