The State Legislature created the Children's Trust fund in 1983, making Wisconsin one of the first states in the nation to have a special fund dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.  Children's Trust Funds now exist in every state in the nation.

Administered by the twenty-member Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, the Children's Trust Fund works on many fronts to promote the need and responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect.  We provide information to the state legislature, executive branch, and key public policymakers, as well as advocate for legislation and public policy to protect our children, enhance family functioning, and support prevention activates.

The Children's Trust Fund leads statewide efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect.  We work in partnership with communities, state and federal governments, private foundations, and individuals to ensure all parents have the skills, education, and resources they need to prevent maltreatment of children.

In order to raise public awareness, we partner with public and private agencies to develop and distribute educational materials such as positive parenting methods, appropriate child development expectations, protecting children from sexual abuse, and preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome.

We also provide funds and assistance to local family resource centers and support programs that expand the capacity of communities to work with parents and children.

We envision a statewide culture that encourages family and community life where our children can develop and flourish in a safe environment free from all forms of abuse and neglect.  Visit our website at: http://wctf.state.wi.us.