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We believe that every infant has a right to safe sleep. We have spent the month of October explaining why safe sleep is ...
10/23/2026

We believe that every infant has a right to safe sleep. We have spent the month of October explaining why safe sleep is so important, and today we are providing information to make sure that it is accessible to every family in Missouri. Here are some resources you may use or visit safesleep.mo.gov/resources for more information.

As always, we invite you to normalize safe sleep practices by sharing your and photos!

Taking care of an infant brings many challenges, and adequate sleep is definitely one of them. Sometimes your baby just ...
10/20/2026

Taking care of an infant brings many challenges, and adequate sleep is definitely one of them. Sometimes your baby just won’t sleep! However, it’s extremely important to continue enforcing safe sleep practices (even if your infant seems to disagree!). Establishing safe sleep early and consistently is crucial, but here are some other tips when baby won’t sleep.

As always, we invite you to normalize safe sleep practices by sharing your and photos!

Breastfeeding isn’t the right answer for all moms. The decision to breast or formula feed is very personal, and no paren...
10/17/2026

Breastfeeding isn’t the right answer for all moms. The decision to breast or formula feed is very personal, and no parent should feel stigmatized because of that decision. However, it is recommended that those who are able and willing to breastfeed do so because of the reduced risks it brings to infants and to moms!

As always, we invite you to normalize safe sleep practices by sharing your and photos!

The Children's Trust Fund (CTF), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), has awarded $1.46...
10/15/2026

The Children's Trust Fund (CTF), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), has awarded $1.46 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to Kids Win Missouri to expand its Child Care Works program, which helps working families cover costs for high-quality childcare.

To learn more about the program and how it helps Missouri families with affordable childcare, review the DSS news release at

Missouri Awards $1.46 Million to Expand Childcare Support for Rural Health Workers Missouri Department of Social Services sent this bulletin at 10/13/2026 03:30 PM CDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2026 CONTACT: [email protected] Missouri Awards $1.46 Million to Expand Childcare Support f...

CTF has moved locations! Find us at our new home in downtown Jefferson City!
10/14/2026

CTF has moved locations! Find us at our new home in downtown Jefferson City!

To show how important safe sleep is, we would like to share some information about it. Do these statistics surprise you?...
10/12/2026

To show how important safe sleep is, we would like to share some information about it.

Do these statistics surprise you? How do you maintain safe sleep practices in your household? Let us know in the comments!

As always, we invite you to normalize safe sleep practices by sharing your and photos!

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented, and dependable Administrative Support P...
10/09/2026

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented, and dependable Administrative Support Professional to join our small but dedicated team focused on preventing child abuse and neglect throughout Missouri.

This role is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and financial functions that require organization, strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong fiscal experience is highly desirable.

To learn more about this opening, including job duties and requirements, please visit https://mocareers.hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/9123ad45-0dbc-4a00-9cc8-00c0feda50b0?img=122&width=1200&height=875

Remember- Safe Sleep is as easy as ABC! Babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs, and in a Crib. That means no pillows,...
10/08/2026

Remember- Safe Sleep is as easy as ABC! Babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs, and in a Crib. That means no pillows, blankets, or stuffies, too!

We invite you to normalize safe sleep practices by sharing your and photos!

September was  , which is closely aligned with  . According to the March of Dimes 2025 Report Card, though improving, Mi...
10/05/2026

September was , which is closely aligned with . According to the March of Dimes 2025 Report Card, though improving, Missouri’s infant mortality rate remains higher than the national average. KVC Missouri wants parents to know they’re available year-round to help ensure babies are healthy and safe.

Thank you to Michael and TaKeysha for raising awareness about services available to families in Missouri, including home visiting!

September is Baby Safety Month, but those with KVC Missouri want parents to know they’re available year-round to help ensure babies are healthy and safe.

October is Safe Sleep Month! To promote safe sleep practices throughout Missouri, CTF will post throughout the month to ...
10/01/2026

October is Safe Sleep Month! To promote safe sleep practices throughout Missouri, CTF will post throughout the month to share educational resources and raise awareness.

Help us promote safe sleep! We challenge you to share your and photos throughout October. We will be featuring our favorite challenge photos later this month!

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301 W. High Street; Room 860
Jefferson City, MO
65101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15737515147

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