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About Coalition for Child Safety
The Independence, Missouri community suffered the pain
of losing three toddlers to child abuse in a period of less
than six months in 2002. In response to this tragic loss,
the Independence Health Department called together the
many community partners that serve and support families.
Our purpose is to foster the close communication and
collaboration that strengthens the community support of
and response to families, to raise awareness about issues related to child abuse,
and to provide education to the community as a whole.
This is accomplished by networking as a whole coalition, and by using work groups
to accomplish the objectives of the coalition. A few of our projects are described in
this display. The work groups are:
• Community Education (includes Parents University)
• Promotion/Finance
• Prevention
Purpose Statement
The Coalition for Child Safety will mobilize the community and work cooperatively to
provide the children and families of our community with an environment that is safe,
supportive, and responsive.
Community, as defined by the Coalition for Child Safety, is understood to encompass
the individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, civic groups,
volunteers, faith groups, and service systems that exist and interact within the City
of Independence, and uniquely shape both the identity of our city and
the quality of life for each resident.
Objectives
Media Documents
2004-2005 Review & Renew: Medical staff of MCI donated $1000 to Coalition, Independence
School District and Children’s Division launched cooperative program, Buckle Up Our Future, a
child passenger safety action group in Independence was designated to work under the umbrella
of the Coalition...More
2003-2004 Looking Back to See the Future: Bill Heberle from Children’s Trust Fund commended
the Coalition for collaboration and mobilization of resources, Coalition members supported
Community Services League’s ‘Santa’s Workshop’, Coalition partners acquired curriculum and
teaching models for Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention; used at health fairs and day care
providers’ classes...More
2002-2003 A Year in Review: July 31, 2002: First meeting at City Hall in Independence. Community
partners introduced themselves and described what services and resources are provided by their
respective agencies. August, 2002: Coalition meeting at Independence Regional Health Center
Affirmation of purpose statement and objectives, Presentation of DVERT Program...More
Coalition for Child Safety Announcements:
Recipients of the "Communities Can Make a Difference" 2008 grant.
The grantees receiving the awards of up to $500 are:
CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association)
Hope House
MOMS (Mothers Outraged at Molesters)
The Independence, Missouri community suffered the pain
of losing three toddlers to child abuse in a period of less
than six months in 2002. In response to this tragic loss,
the Independence Health Department called together the
many community partners that serve and support families.
Our purpose is to foster the close communication and
collaboration that strengthens the community support of
and response to families, to raise awareness about issues related to child abuse,
and to provide education to the community as a whole.
This is accomplished by networking as a whole coalition, and by using work groups
to accomplish the objectives of the coalition. A few of our projects are described in
this display. The work groups are:
• Community Education (includes Parents University)
• Promotion/Finance
• Prevention
Purpose Statement
The Coalition for Child Safety will mobilize the community and work cooperatively to
provide the children and families of our community with an environment that is safe,
supportive, and responsive.
Community, as defined by the Coalition for Child Safety, is understood to encompass
the individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, civic groups,
volunteers, faith groups, and service systems that exist and interact within the City
of Independence, and uniquely shape both the identity of our city and
the quality of life for each resident.
Objectives
- Raise the community’s awareness of child safety issues, especially child abuse.
- Provide opportunities for the community to become involved in child safety
issues. - Review and identify financial resources for programs that work with child
abuse issues. - Work with law enforcement, governmental entities, agencies and
organizations for systemic improvement. Improve the linkage of
communication between service providers. - Provide education to the community regarding child abuse and child abuse
prevention resources. - Review child abuse and child neglect case data and information for
appropriate community action. Assess problems and identify solutions related
to child abuse and neglect.
Media Documents
2004-2005 Review & Renew: Medical staff of MCI donated $1000 to Coalition, Independence
School District and Children’s Division launched cooperative program, Buckle Up Our Future, a
child passenger safety action group in Independence was designated to work under the umbrella
of the Coalition...More
2003-2004 Looking Back to See the Future: Bill Heberle from Children’s Trust Fund commended
the Coalition for collaboration and mobilization of resources, Coalition members supported
Community Services League’s ‘Santa’s Workshop’, Coalition partners acquired curriculum and
teaching models for Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention; used at health fairs and day care
providers’ classes...More
2002-2003 A Year in Review: July 31, 2002: First meeting at City Hall in Independence. Community
partners introduced themselves and described what services and resources are provided by their
respective agencies. August, 2002: Coalition meeting at Independence Regional Health Center
Affirmation of purpose statement and objectives, Presentation of DVERT Program...More
Coalition for Child Safety Announcements:
Recipients of the "Communities Can Make a Difference" 2008 grant.
The grantees receiving the awards of up to $500 are:
CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association)
Hope House
MOMS (Mothers Outraged at Molesters)
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