Child Fatality Review Program State Panel

Missouri statutes provide that a state-level CFRP panel be appointed by the Department of Social Services. The state CFRP panel is convened bi-annually to provide oversight, identify systemic problems and bring concerns to STAT’s attention. The composition of the state CFRP panel mirrors that of the county CFRP panels: each multidisciplinary child protection profession is represented by a leader in the respective discipline, along with optional members.

Dates and Locations for the State Panel Meeting:

Fall
October 24, 2025
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Truman State Office Building,
Jefferson City

Spring 2026
Details Forthcoming

For more information contact: Holly Townsend

The Child Fatality Review Program State Panel:

Chairperson

Terra Frazier, D.O.
Child Abuse Pediatrician
Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics
Kansas City

Prosecuting Attorney

Kayla Womble
Missouri Office of Prosecution Services
Jefferson City

Medical Examiners

Keith Norton, M.D.
Southwest Missouri Forensics
Nixa
Lindsey Haldiman, M.D.
Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office
Kansas City

Law Enforcement

Chief Bill Carson
Maryland Heights Police
Maryland Heights

Public Health Service

Douglas Beal, M.D.
Forensic Pediatrician
Columbia
Martha Smith
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Jefferson City

Children’s Division

Kara Wilcox
Department of Social Services
Jefferson City

Emergency Medical Services

Virginia Wilson
Missouri University Health System
Columbia

Coroners

Jim Akers
Butler County
Poplar Bluff
Kiersten Parn
Linn County
Brookfield
Dan Heavin
Lincoln County
Troy

Juvenile Courts

Jeff Hall
Adair County
Kirksville
Phillip Warren
Scott County
Sikeston

Additional Members

Emily Van Schenkhof
Missouri Children’s Trust Fund
Jefferson City
Kelly Kuda
Missouri Office of Child Advocacy
Jefferson City
Jessica Seitz
Missouri Network Against Child Abuse
Jefferson City
Teri Armistead
Department of Social Services
Division of Legal Services
Jefferson City