According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children. Nearly one in five children die as a result of unintentional injury in the U.S.
Child Fatality Review (CFR) is a collaborative, multidisciplinary process that helps communities understand why child deaths occur and how to prevent them. CFR Teams review the circumstances surrounding each death to identify risk factors, trends, and opportunities for prevention. Each team includes professionals from law enforcement, healthcare, social services, emergency response, the county attorney’s office, and the local health department.
The goals of CFR Teams are to:
- Review child deaths to identify causes and contributing factors
- Share information among agencies
- Recommend strategies and policies to prevent future deaths
For more information about the Child Fatality Review Program, please contact the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coordinator at 270-686-7744.
