The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC) offers free and low-cost educational opportunities for professionals, community members and front-line providers through our Education Academy.  Our education focuses on increasing awareness and promoting understanding of child abuse and neglect.  All CACSC trainings promote collaboration through a multidisciplinary approach to child abuse.

All CACSC trainings are customizable for individual audiences. If we are unable to fulfill a training request, we will make every effort to put you in contact with an alternate training provider. If you have questions or would like training on a topic not listed below please contact Lori Chandler at lchandler@cacsckansas.org or 316-660-9496.

Most educational opportunities are available virtually or in person at our facility or yours.

If you would like to request a training, please fill out our training request form here.

Certificates of attendance provided. BSRB and KDHE CEUs are approved for many of our courses (check the listings below).

Spanish training is available for some of our courses.

Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Participants who have RSVP’d for the class will be notified of the cancellation via email.

All registrants are added to the CACSC Education list and have the ability to unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcut to courses (by title):

Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children

DEC Awareness- Identifying Drug Endangered Children: A Collaborative Approach

The DEC Approach “Moving from Awareness to Action…”

(Español) Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children

ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope

(Español) ACES- Experiencias Adversas

Mandated Reporter – Protecting Children: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse

(Español) PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS: Reconocer y Responder

Connections Matter – 2 Hour Session

Internet Safety

(Español) Seguridad en Linea

Creating Resilience

Cuidadores más Resilientes

Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County Tour

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Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children

(Español) Darkness to Light-Guardianes de los Niños

Con el sueño de un mundo donde los niños puedan crecer felices, sanos y a salvo, Darkness to Light se compromete a facultar a las personas para prevenir el abuso sexual de menores. Creemos que la protección de los niños es responsabilidad de los adultos y que gracias a la educación y la capacitación, estarán facultados para actuar.

CEUs: Aprobado a nivel nacional/KDHE Aprobado Licencias de Cuidado Infantil

Publico que se beneficia: Padres, miembros de la comunidad y cualquier persona que trabaja con niños.

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DEC Awareness- Identifying Drug Endangered Children: A Collaborative Approach

This training will help participants understand who drug endangered children are along with the risks and long-term impacts that are associated with parental and caregiver substance misuse and drug activity. Trainers will discuss the importance of and opportunities for early identification and intervention and the need for multidisciplinary collaborative efforts to identify and help these children. Trainers will provide examples that all disciplines can relate to and activities to assist in understanding this challenging topic. Trainers will help attendees understand that they have opportunities to change the trajectories of the lives of drug endangered children and break multigenerational cycles.

CEUs: Pending KDHE Childcare Licensing approval. BSRB approved.

Target Audience: Parents, Youth-Serving Organizations, Child Welfare Professionals, Law Enforcement, Prevention Professionals and Coalitions, Probation/Parole, Medical Professionals, Treatment Providers, Service Providers, Education and School Professionals, Child Care Providers, Fire, EMS, Judicial staff, Attorneys and GAL’s, Community members, CASA, and others who have a job which works with or impacts children and families.

The DEC Approach “Moving from Awareness to Action…”

This training focuses on how to implement the DEC Approach, which is a strategy based on a common vision, ongoing collaboration between various disciplines and agencies, and ongoing changes in practice. The DEC Approach is effective in improving the likelihood of better outcomes for drug endangered children. This training provides insights about how all professionals are in a position to identify, protect, and serve drug endangered children and their families.

The trainers will discuss each of the DEC Approach components in-depth and will include various discussions and hands-on activities for each. Trainers will also facilitate discussions through these activities about implementation of the DEC Approach in the attendee’s communities.

CEUs: Pending KDHE Childcare Licensing approval. BSRB approved.

Target Audience: Parents, Youth-Serving Organizations, Child Welfare Professionals, Law Enforcement, Prevention Professionals and Coalitions, Probation/Parole, Medical Professionals, Treatment Providers, Service Providers, Education and School Professionals, Child Care Providers, Fire, EMS, Judicial staff, Attorneys and GAL’s, Community members, CASA, and others who have a job which works with or impacts children and families.

ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope

Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. This one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” examines into the science of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. The film is followed by a facilitated discussion to enhance understanding of childhood trauma.

CEUs: This training is approved by KDHE for 2 child care licensing hours. BSRB approved.

Target Audience: Parents, foster parents and other adults, especially those that coach, counsel, or otherwise work with children or provide youth-based services. This includes but is not limited to educators, medical staff, law enforcement, victim advocates, therapists, childcare providers, youth sports personnel and youth group leaders.

Upcoming Dates:

(Español) ACES- Experiencias Adversas

Las experiencias extremadamente estresantes en la infancia pueden alterar el desarrollo del cerebro y tener efectos de por vida en la salud y el comportamiento.

Esta capacitación examina la ciencia de las ACE (Experiencias adversas en la infancia) y el nacimiento de un nuevo movimiento para tratar y prevenir el estrés tóxico.

CEUs: Aprobado a nivel nacional/KDHE Aprobado Licencias de Cuidado Infantil

Protecting Children: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect (Mandated Reporter)

What does it mean to be a mandated reporter? Many professionals who work with children are required by Kansas law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Participants will learn about Kansas child abuse and neglect laws; behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment; when to make a report; what information is needed; definitions and different types of abuse; what happens after a report is made; and the long-term effects from adverse childhood experiences.

CEUs: This training is approved by KDHE for child care licensing hours. BSRB approved.

Target Audience: Any professional or volunteer required by Kansas law to be a mandated reporter.

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¿Qué significa ser un informante obligatorio? La ley de Kansas exige que muchos profesionales que trabajan con niños denuncien la sospecha de abuso y negligencia infantil. Los participantes aprenderán sobre las leyes de abuso y negligencia infantil de Kansas; indicadores físicos y de comportamiento del maltrato infantil; cuándo hacer un reporte; qué información se necesita; definiciones y diferentes tipos de abuso; qué sucede después de que se hace un reporte; y los efectos a largo plazo de las experiencias adversas de la niñez.

CEUs: Aprobado a nivel nacional/KDHE Aprobado Licencias de Cuidado Infantil

Publico que se beneficia: Padres, miembros de la comunidad y cualquier persona que trabaja con niños.

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Connections Matter

Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency, prevent childhood trauma, and understand how our interactions with others can support those who have experienced trauma. Connections Matter explores how the connections we make in life profoundly impact our brain’s ability to grow and our own abilities to cope and thrive. This is done through a training curriculum that educates participants on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, brain development and resilience. Connections Matter ultimately strives to promote the building of more resilient, compassionate, and trauma-informed communities – thus allowing all children and individuals to succeed. This training is pre-approved for 2.0 KDHE child care licensing hours.

CEUs: This training is approved by KDHE for child care licensing hours. BSRB approved.

Connections Matter (2 hour session)

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Internet Safety

Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online.  This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobile devices. Information will be provided from NetSmartz & ConnectSafely.

CEUs: This training is approved by KDHE for child care licensing hours. BSRB approved.

(Español) Seguridad en Linea

Creating Resilience Through Connection

Resilience is often thought of as the ability to bounce back from a tough time. In this training we’re going to look at resilience as bouncing forward. Parents frequently model resilience for their children. Our actions – no matter how small – can have a big impact on our children and ultimately, on our communities. This training will discuss our responses to stress, the impacts stress can have, and ways we can promote positive childhood experiences and create resilience through connection

CEUs: This training is approved by KDHE for child care licensing hours. BSRB approved.

Cuidadores más Resilientes

La resiliencia es la capacidad de prosperar, adaptarse, y afrontar las situaciones, a pesar de los tiempos difíciles. Este taller discutirá nuestras respuestas al estrés, los impactos que puede tener el estrés y las formas en que podemos promover experiencias infantiles positivas y crear resiliencia a través de la conexión

CEUs: Aprobado a nivel nacional/KDHE Aprobado Licencias de Cuidado Infantil

Talking With Children About Safety From Sexual Abuse

Talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond between parent and child, increases confidence for both, and instills knowledge that makes children and teens much less vulnerable. Building on the education provided in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-informed training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety. It is highly recommended that participants complete Stewards of Children® prior to taking the course.

Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC) Tour

Join us for a guided tour of the CACSC.  You will see our child-friendly environment and learn about all of the professionals that work together to provide a health, hope, healing, and justice to victims of child abuse in our community. 

Other trainings available upon request include:

Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC)

What is the CACSC?  This presentation provides an overview of the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team approach in combating child abuse and neglect.  It is important to understand the facts as well as the social and economic impact of child abuse on children, families, and communities.

Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC) Tour

Join us for a guided tour of the CACSC.  You will see our child-friendly environment and learn about all of the professionals that work together to provide a health, hope, healing, and justice to victims of child abuse in our community. 

No Hit Zone

No Hit Zones promote healthy relationships and safe environments across the lifespan through various strategies that influence change in attitudes and behaviors. The four identified strategies for change include individual and environmental approaches to raise awareness, provide education and foster necessary skills for positive outcomes.

Human Trafficking (HT)/Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC)

Discover the root cause of human trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation and how preventing sexual abuse is vital to reducing the risk of child sexual exploitation.  We will discuss indicators of exploitation, tactics used by offenders, the impact on victims, and the myths vs. reality. 

Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)

No clear line separates normative from problematic sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in childhood and adolescence occurs on a continuum, from typical, to concerning, to problematic. In this presentation, you will hear from professionals who work with children with problematic sexual behaviors and their families on a daily basis.  Participants will learn the facts, misconceptions, and prevalence of problematic sexual behaviors.

Breaking Down Silos: Building a Strong Multidisciplinary Team

How can we collaborate to meet the needs of the children and families we serve?  This presentation defines the roles of various community agencies involved in protecting children and provides actionable approaches to build a strong multidisciplinary team response.

Child Development and Sexual Behaviors

In this training we discuss developmental phases by age, normal and abnormal sexual behaviors, continuum of sexual behavior in children, common physical & behavior indicators, misconceptions vs. current findings, and what caregivers can do to prevent sexual abuse.

Boost Your Competitive Edge

Business/Organization leaders who recognize people as their greatest competitive advantage have taken the first step to setting their employees and themselves up for success. The stress employees feel outside of work joins them in the office.  This presentation provides actions organizations can take to ensure a healthier and more productive workforce, now and into the next generation. 

Working Together to Protect Children (MDT Approach to Child Abuse Investigations)

This presentation provides information about the multidisciplinary approach to ending child abuse and neglect.  Each agencies roles and responsibilities are critical for effective collaboration on cases. The CACSC brings together professionals to support families impacted by child abuse through coordinated multidisciplinary response and care.  Participants will hear from a panel of professionals from multiple agencies.