Division of Child Protection

Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Division of Child Protection provides a safe, compassionate environment and expert medical services for children who are victims of abuse or neglect. 

Keeping Kids Safe

The Division of Child Protection works to reduce trauma and promote healing. Its multidisciplinary team provides medical assessments and consultative services for children who have experienced maltreatment, as well as children in foster care.  

The division also educates medical students, staff and members of the legal, child protection and law enforcement communities. It regularly helps families manage, recover and prevent crisis situations. 

Programs

The division is home to the Child Protection Program and Fostering Healthy Children Program.  

Child Protection Program 

The Child Protection Program’s inpatient and outpatient services are offered in a compassionate, child-friendly environment at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. They are available for children who are victims or suspected victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation or neglect.  

Explore the Child Protection Program

Fostering Healthy Children Program 

The Fostering Healthy Children Program provides expert assessments and ongoing medical management of children placed in the foster care system. The division teams with local providers and community agencies to ensure the best possible care and services.  

Explore the Fostering Healthy Children Program 

Publications

• Weaver N, Taylor M, Weaver T, Kutz T. Support Over Silence for KIDS: A bystander training program to address public child maltreatment. Children and Youth Services Review 2020
• Ann DiMaio, M.D., interviewed on KTVI-TV Ch. 2 about child sex trafficking. January 24, 2017
• Payne BS, Kutz TJ, Di Maio A, Gerard JM. Prevalence of Retinal Hemorrhages in Infants Presenting with Isolated Long Bone Fractures and Evaluation for Abuse. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, Online 25 July 2016.

Faculty

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