We know the potential effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The question becomes: what can we do? HOPE is transforming the way we can support children’s growth into healthy, resilient adults. This interactive session will discuss the four building blocks of HOPE (Relationships, Environment, Engagement and Emotional Growth) and work to create action steps toContinue reading "Hope: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"
Registration is required to attend. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Doors open at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion at 8:30 p.m. Event ends at 9 p.m. Orpheum Theatre 200 N. Broadway Ave. Wichita, KS Inspired by the incredible true story, Possum Trot follows Donna and Bishop W.C. Martin as they ignite aContinue reading "Advanced Screening: Possum Trot"
Step Up for KIDS is the signature fundraising event for the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. Step Up is a 5K run and Memorial Walk. Registration includes a **T-shirt (if registered by April 8, 2024), Children's Fair, and Brunch. In Person Participation: This scenic riverside 5K course begins and ends at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 MuseumContinue reading "Step up for KIDS 5K & Memorial Walk"
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, they take steps to protect children from sexual abuse. During the award-winning Steward of Children prevention training, you will hear from survivors who lived through childContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"
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 mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
This training will provide a brief recap of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) followed by a screening of Resilience, a film that chronicles the promising beginnings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat toxic stress, and greatly improve the health of future generations. We will end with group discussion on family and community resilienceContinue reading "ACEs and 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, they take steps to protect children from sexual abuse. During the award-winning Steward of Children prevention training, you will hear from survivors who lived through childContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"
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 mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
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 byContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
