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” examinesContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We know that when adults are informed, theyContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"
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” examinesContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
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, parentContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood"
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 withContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
National Wear Blue Day is Friday, March 31, 2023! To raise awareness and show your support for child abuse prevention Wear BLUE, Pose & Post. Pose for a selfie wearing blue and Post the photo on social media & tag our Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #goblueforkskids, #WearBlueDay2023 and #GoBlueICT. Example: "I #WearBlueDay2023! forContinue reading "National Wear Blue Day"
It is the responsibility of adults to provide the safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments that help children thrive. We encourage everyone to support families and keep children safe. There are several things you can do to raise awareness and impact positive change during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County is asking everyone to wear BLUE every Friday in April to help us raise awareness about child abuse prevention. So wear blue, take a selfie and post it to our Facebook page @CACofSedgwickCounty and/or Instagram @cac_SedgwickCounty with the hashtag #WearBlue2022! and/or #GoBlueICT. Help us reach as many people as possible with child abuse prevention information by following us on social media and sharing our posts!