Children's Trust Fund

ABOUT CTF was created by the Missouri General Assembly in 1983 as a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to prevent and/or alleviate child abuse and neglect. Located within the Missouri Office of Administration, CTF is governed by a seventeen member Board of Directors, thirteen of whom are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Missouri Senate. CTF does not receive any general revenue funding from the State to support its prevention activities. Funding is obtained from dedicated fees on marriage licenses and vital records, volunteer contributions designated on Missouri State Income Tax Returns, sales of the specialty CTF license plate, general donations, interest income from the Fund, and other grants. OUR VISION The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund envisions children and families in a safe, nurturing and healthy environment, free from child abuse and neglect. Our Mission – Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect and Strengthening Missouri’s Families The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund works to prevent child abuse and neglect and strengthen families through: - Grant Distribution - Education - Awareness; and - Partnerships.