2020 Standing with Children Luncheon
When: Monday, April 27, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: The Millbottom Event Center
400 West Main, Jefferson City, MO
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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It is our shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. During this time of social isolation and stress, Missouri KidsFirst is worried about incidents of child abuse rising while reports to the MO Children's Division are falling.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call 1-800-392-3728. Calls are answered 24/7.
#KidsFirst #Prevention #ProtectMOKids
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call 1-800-392-3728. Calls are answered 24/7.
#KidsFirst #Prevention #ProtectMOKids
Calls to Missouri’s child abuse hotline have plummeted, worrying advocates
School closures mean that teachers and other mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect aren’t seeing kids on a daily basis.
stltoday.com
Jessica Seitz-Fanning, "We can postpone paying our taxes, we can postpone paying our student loans, we CAN NOT postpone protecting children."
With isolation, abuse activists fear an ‘explosive cocktail’
Families across the country and the world are hunkering down at home during these days of isolation
washingtonpost.com
"Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable U.S. children could face a heightened risk of abuse and neglect as coronavirus-related school closures keep them at home and away from the nation’s biggest group of hotline tipsters: educators."
In Missouri, the Department of Social Services' Children's Division has already seen a sharp decline in reports to the hotline. Stay alert to children in your sphere and report any concerns at (800)392-3738.
In Missouri, the Department of Social Services' Children's Division has already seen a sharp decline in reports to the hotline. Stay alert to children in your sphere and report any concerns at (800)392-3738.
Children more at risk for abuse and neglect amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say
Vulnerable U.S. children could face a heightened risk of abuse and neglect as coronavirus-related school closures keep them at home.
usatoday.com
Child care facilities, preschools, and schools are closing all over the country, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and some parents/caregivers may find themselves in situations where they need to quickly secure a babysitter. When seeking childcare, follow these three principles to minimize the risk of abuse: prevent isolation, keep situations interruptible, and set expectations. To read more about keeping children safe in unfamiliar childcare settings, check out this Darkness to Light blog post on minimizing opportunity: https://www.d2l.org/tips-minimize-opportunity/.
In a Bind? Tips for Minimizing Opportunity
If your children have to be around an adult that you don’t know, or know well, make sure that their interactions will be public or non-isolated, interruptible, and regulated as much as possible. Above all, be clear with both the sitter and your kids what the family rules are so that everyone under...
d2l.org
A quick lesson in proper handwashing can turn into a chat about body safety, or any topic that contributes to meaningful discussion together. Having age-appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries is an important step in keeping children safe. For more information on how to talk with, and listen to, children about sexual abuse and personal safety, check out Darkness to Light's "Talking with Children" video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX57AZjsKkc&feature=youtu.be
Talking with Kids
Having age-appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries is an important step in protecting children. Learn how to talk to kids about...
youtube.com
"Things are changing so rapidly nowadays...it's hard to stay focused on what matters."
Thank you Prevent Child Abuse America for compiling resources for families as they define and navigate this new normal.
Thank you Prevent Child Abuse America for compiling resources for families as they define and navigate this new normal.
Coronavirus resources | Prevent Child Abuse America
For parents—this section provides resources for parents for how to talk with children about…
preventchildabuse.org
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2 days ago
It is our shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. During this time of isolation and stress, we worry about incidents rising while reports are falling.
@DSS_Missouri hotline is open 24/7: 800-392-3728
Thx @stltoday for raising awareness #ProtectMOKids https://t.co/ji7lYyynVv
It is our shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. During this time of isolation and stress, we worry about incidents rising while reports are falling.
@DSS_Missouri hotline is open 24/7: 800-392-3728
Thx @stltoday for raising awareness #ProtectMOKids https://t.co/ji7lYyynVv
3 days ago
The MO Child Abuse and Neglect hotline has experienced a 50% drop in Child Abuse and Neglect hotline calls since March 11. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it to our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3728. Answered 24-hours a day, every day https://t.co/Kxrzbm3kHD https://t.co/Nc6vQzyveC
The MO Child Abuse and Neglect hotline has experienced a 50% drop in Child Abuse and Neglect hotline calls since March 11. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it to our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3728. Answered 24-hours a day, every day https://t.co/Kxrzbm3kHD https://t.co/Nc6vQzyveC
3 days ago
Calls to the MO child abuse and neglect hotline dropped by half as #Covid_19 first struck the state.
“If kids are not at school, those reports aren’t getting made,” said @jseitzfanning of @MOKidsFirst. “That’s really a crack in the system." https://t.co/QkHzzK3Ndo
Calls to the MO child abuse and neglect hotline dropped by half as #Covid_19 first struck the state.
“If kids are not at school, those reports aren’t getting made,” said @jseitzfanning of @MOKidsFirst. “That’s really a crack in the system." https://t.co/QkHzzK3Ndo
4 days ago
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. children face increased risk of abuse and neglect as coronavirus-related school closures keep them home and away from the nation’s biggest group of reporters: educators. https://t.co/HdwUeUFQGa
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. children face increased risk of abuse and neglect as coronavirus-related school closures keep them home and away from the nation’s biggest group of reporters: educators. https://t.co/HdwUeUFQGa
5 days ago
Nonprofits across the country are on the front of the lines of #COVID19 response, providing critical resources. We’re calling on Congress to include #Relief4Charities in the economic relief bill to ensure nonprofits, can continue to support our communities and our country.
Nonprofits across the country are on the front of the lines of #COVID19 response, providing critical resources. We’re calling on Congress to include #Relief4Charities in the economic relief bill to ensure nonprofits, can continue to support our communities and our country.
1 week ago
Child care facilities and schools are closing in an effort to slow the spread of #COVID19 and some parents/caregivers may find themselves in situations where they need to quickly secure a babysitter.
Child care facilities and schools are closing in an effort to slow the spread of #COVID19 and some parents/caregivers may find themselves in situations where they need to quickly secure a babysitter.
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.
