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Our vision is for all children to be
treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
Missouri KidsFirst empowers adults to protect children from abuse and neglect through community education, professional training, and child advocacy.
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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BREAKING: House Bill 557 has been Truly Agreed and Finally Passed! Missouri KidsFirst is grateful for the resounding support by #moleg to protect children from abuse in unlicensed residential facilities. Special thanks to our champions: @VeitRudy @RepKeriIngle & Sen. White https://t.co/CC6jtGvmGR
House Bill 557, which would require regulations like background checks and registration for unlicensed youth residential facilities, has been sent to @GovParsonMO's desk by a vote of 147-1 with an emergency clause.
Background: https://t.co/AngRFMvnfl #MoLeg
Missouri KidsFirst’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jessica Seitz has stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director. Jessica has served as our Director of Public Policy and is wrapping up her 4th #moleg session. Join us in welcoming her into this new role! https://t.co/tmmoupSIhG
Are you ready to join a courageous community of advocates leading child sexual abuse prevention efforts in their communities? Become a Stewards of Children Authorized Facilitator!
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Missouri KidsFirst's top priority legislation HB 557 & 560 are being taken up by the full Senate right now! #moleg https://t.co/TVbDVRMsl9
THANK YOU! For joining Missouri KidsFirst this Child Abuse Prevention month, and every day, to help create positive childhood experiences. You and your community are essential to creating better tomorrows for all children! #Essential4Kids #GrowingBetterTogether #CAPM https://t.co/SbkodLxhcu
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.
