Missouri KidsFirst leads and supports
communities in abuse prevention!
Hotline: 800-392-3738
OUR VISION IS FOR EVERY CHILD TO BE SAFE FROM ABUSE.
Empowering adults to protect children.
SAFE-CARE
Missouri KidsFirst manages the SAFE-CARE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Child Abuse Resource and Education) network. SAFE-CARE is Missouri’s medical response to child abuse.
PREVENTION
Although we would like to prevent child abuse and neglect from ever occurring, we believe that adults must also be educated and empowered to recognize and react responsibly to child abuse.
POLICY
Missouri KidsFirst advocates in the Missouri General Assembly for policies and statewide funding for programs that protect and prioritize the safety and well-being of children.
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
Missouri KidsFirst manages Missouri’s Child Abuse and Neglect, Mandated Reporter Training (free and online). We also provide in person mandated training to organizations for a fee.
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Are you ready to be a part of a network of 45 authorized facilitators who provide Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training in Missouri? Be a part of providing a training that has been tested, proven, adapted, and awarded as an effective tool for positive community change.
Register today to join the movement!
Register today to join the movement!
Last Chance to Register for Stewards of Children Facilitator Workshop on Jan 24, 2020
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Technology and the internet can be an opportunity to learn, explore the world, and socialize and play with friends. But how do you protect them from the dangers that come along with it? By having ongoing conversations with your kids, educating them, and putting safeguards in place, you can help them have safer digital experiences.
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A huge thank you to those of you making donations to Missouri KidsFirst. Even after all these years, I get so excited when we receive a donation. MKF staff is small in numbers and we make a giant impact with your support. Thank YOU! #GivingTuesday #CoMoGives
We are excited to participate in CoMoGives for the first time. The CoMoGives campaign begins on Sunday, December 1, 2019 and ends at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Help us reach our goal of raising $1,000. Learn more about CoMoGives: https://comogives.com/product/missouri-kidsfirst/
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This was not surprising news to Missouri KidsFirst. Learn more about the medical response to child abuse in Missouri at https://www.missourikidsfirst.org/our-work/safecare/
Child sex abuse cases treated in ERs rose more than 70% in seven years, study says
The number of US adolescents admitted to emergency rooms for injuries related to sexual abuse more than doubled between 2010 and 2016, according to a new study. For kids ages 12 to 17, the number increased from 2,280 in 2010 to 5,058 in 2016.
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6 days ago
Good morning! Another busy #moleg day. Today we testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the importance of investment in programs from @DSS_Missouri @MoPublicSafety @HealthyLivingMo that bring justice and healing to children who have experienced abuse and neglect https://t.co/rbX9wdkYm7
Good morning! Another busy #moleg day. Today we testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the importance of investment in programs from @DSS_Missouri @MoPublicSafety @HealthyLivingMo that bring justice and healing to children who have experienced abuse and neglect https://t.co/rbX9wdkYm7
7 days ago
The work of @VoicesCAC, our Child Advocacy Center in St. Joseph, MO, brings justice and healing to children who have experienced abuse. https://t.co/3fAaDAT7sZ via @newspressnow
The work of @VoicesCAC, our Child Advocacy Center in St. Joseph, MO, brings justice and healing to children who have experienced abuse. https://t.co/3fAaDAT7sZ via @newspressnow
1 week ago
In 2018, Missouri removed the statute of limitations for prosecuting criminal cases of child sexual abuse. This year, lawmakers could do the same for civil lawsuits. #moleg https://t.co/HyfOALCSoZ via @stltoday
In 2018, Missouri removed the statute of limitations for prosecuting criminal cases of child sexual abuse. This year, lawmakers could do the same for civil lawsuits. #moleg https://t.co/HyfOALCSoZ via @stltoday
1 week ago
The vast majority of child sexual abuse victims struggle with the trauma for years. If they are willing to bravely stand up, whenever that may happen, we need to empower them. #moleg
The vast majority of child sexual abuse victims struggle with the trauma for years. If they are willing to bravely stand up, whenever that may happen, we need to empower them. #moleg
1 week ago
Today, Missouri KidsFirst kicked of the #moleg session by testifying in support of HB 1411, a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations in civil suits for sexual offenses against children. This would grant more access to the justice system for victims of child sexual abuse
Today, Missouri KidsFirst kicked of the #moleg session by testifying in support of HB 1411, a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations in civil suits for sexual offenses against children. This would grant more access to the justice system for victims of child sexual abuse
3 weeks ago
We need to do all we can to keep kids safe. Having a complete understanding of the circumstances of every child abuse-related death will give policymakers, law enforcement & public health officials the information needed to prevent these heinous deaths. https://t.co/eauGtUKbjn
We need to do all we can to keep kids safe. Having a complete understanding of the circumstances of every child abuse-related death will give policymakers, law enforcement & public health officials the information needed to prevent these heinous deaths. https://t.co/eauGtUKbjn
OUR STORY
Missouri KidsFirst primarily leads and supports communities in abuse prevention, provides training to multi-disciplinary team members engaged in child protection, and advocates public policies that address and prevent child abuse.
