Welcome to Child Protection at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center.
Childhood is full of opportunity, but far too many children fail to reach their full potential because of abuse or neglect. Every day in Missouri, children are injured or killed as a result of abuse and neglect. The children of Missouri deserve your support, your assistance, and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
Contact Us
Phone: (314) 268-6406
Email the Child Protection Team
Child Protection Hotlines
From Missouri: 1-800-392-3738
From Illinois: 1-800-252-2873
From Illinois: (217) 785-4020
The Child Protection Team at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center treats, protects, advocates for and educates children:
Treatment
- Provides evaluation and management services to abused children both at Cardinal Glennon and child advocacy centers
- Reports 250-300 cases each year for investigation and family assessment
- Admits 125-150 children to Cardinal Glennon each year for treatment of injuries related to abuse and neglect (In 2003, 10 deaths at Cardinal Glennon were reported as suspected cases of abuse or neglect)
- Follows 20-30 children who have suffered permanent neurological injuries resulting from previous abuse
Protection
- Assists in placing 30-40 children into protective custody each year
- Provides court testimony on abuse and neglect issues, with no compensation or reimbursement
- Participates in Safe Cribs program to prevent suffocation and sleep-related child deaths
Advocation
- Worked since 1975 for legislation to protect children
- Serves on various state and local boards and commissions, including Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (S.A.F.E.) and the State Child Fatality Review Panel
Education
- Performs 25-30 formal presentations per year to the medical community, law enforcement, protective services, and other community groups and organizations
- Provides education through conferences, workshops and publications
Meet the Team
(please click physician name for more information)
Timothy Kutz, MD, Director
Ann DiMaio, MD
Karen Bly, RN
Cara Christanell, MSN, RN, CPNP
Theresa Forsythe, Secretary