When: Monday, April 29, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Where: The Millbottom Event Center 400 West Main, Jefferson City, MO Event Sponsor $5,000 Recognition as Event Sponsor on all print and electronic materials for the event Recognition and logo on Event Banners and other Signage Verbal Recognition from Master of Ceremonies Recognition and […]

ENGAGING IN DIALOGUE AND ASKING POWERFUL QUESTIONS Engaging in shared dialogue in our role as an advocate allows us to encourage space for equity and learning.  When we can ask powerful questions to encourage dialogue, we are better able to engage with our peer advocates for shared learning.  When we can lean into our curiosity […]

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. It approaches the difficult topic of child sexual abuse in a way that […]

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. It approaches the difficult topic of child sexual abuse in a way that […]

Missouri KidsFirst is the certified course provider in Missouri for ChildFirst®. The ChildFirst® Forensic Interviewing course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers, social workers, prosecutors, and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol, child development, memory and suggestibility, testifying in court, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training is the ChildFirst® Missouri Forensic Interviewing […]

SAFE-CARE Child Abuse and Neglect Training for Medical Providers Tuesday & Wednesday, March 7 - 8, 2023, 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. // Columbia, Missouri For registration information, please contact Missouri KidsFirst at contact@missourikidsfirst.org Missouri KidsFirst and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services invite any medical provider interested in improving their ability to […]

Peer Review is an opportunity to receive feedback and support to improve your interviewing skills! Statewide Peer Review is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023. This is one of two annual opportunities for peer review. The spring peer review will be held virtually via Zoom. The agenda and research article will be sent in advance. […]

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. It approaches the difficult topic of child sexual abuse in a way that […]

Monday, April 24, 2023, | 12 pm - 1:30 pm | Awards Luncheon Missouri KidsFirst is excited to host the 10th Annual Standing With Children Awards event on Monday, April 24th from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. The event brings together leading voices in child abuse, nonprofits, community members, partners and lawmakers to celebrate and support legislators […]

This conference is planned and coordinated by Missouri KidsFirst partner the Missouri Children's Trauma Network. This post is for information purposes. You will find more details and registration on the Missouri Children's Trauma Network website.

Updated Save the Date - 17th Annual FSV This conference is planned and coordinated by Missouri KidsFirst partner the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. This post is for information purposes. Please save the date! Missouri Office of Prosecution Services - 17th Annual Family & Sexual Violence Conference The Power of Grit Location:  Oasis Hotel & […]

Growing up in a Porn Culture: The Social, Emotional, & Cognitive Effects & A Public Health Solution Presented By: Dr. Gail Dines, President & CEO & Dr. Mandy Sanchez, Program Coordinator Missouri KidsFirst will offer a virtual lunch and learn series for victim advocates working at CACs in 2023. We are partnering with Culture Reframed to […]