Camp GWC is an annual early childhood conference that brings together educators, professionals, and parents to explore the latest developments in the field of early childhood education. The conference features a variety of workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those working with young children. With its dynamicContinue reading "Camp GWC: Early Childhood Annual Conference"
Many professionals, including emergency services personnel and medical professionals, work with both adults and children and are considered mandated reporters. This training includes information on both adult protective services and child protective services including areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of abuse, how to make a report and what happens afterContinue reading "Kansas Adult and Child Protective Services: Recognition, Reporting, and Supporting"
Working together to create lasting improvement in child welfare. More information here: https://www.kscourts.org/About-the-Courts/Court-Administration/Court-Initiatives/2024-Kansas-Child-Welfare-Summit About the summit The 2024 Child Welfare Summit is a call to state and local leaders and child welfare justice partners to assemble for the purpose of working together to create lasting improvement in child welfare. Child Welfare Summit agenda Child WelfareContinue reading "Kansas Child Welfare Summit"
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 & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
In this session, we peer into the intricate dynamics of gender and race, uncovering their profound significance in shaping individual experiences and societal structures. Through interactive discussions and thought-provoking activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of openly discussing gender and race. We will explore the concept of intersectionality, recognizing how genderContinue reading "Understanding Gender & Race: Best Practices for Growth and Awareness"
Join us each Wednesday in April from 12-1pm Central time to learn more about drug endangered children from experts, those with lived experiences and professionals working to provide help, hope and support to children and families. Sessions will be held on April 3, 10, 17 and 24. Registration allows you to attend all 4 orContinue reading "Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness Brown Bag Series"
Are you curious about what human trafficking looks like in Kansas? As with many issues, knowledge is power, and ICT SOS is committed to helping those in the community learn about trafficking. When people know what to look for, how to support others, and the resources available, our children, youth, and city become a saferContinue reading "Not Alone: Exploitation Awareness"
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, estaránContinue reading "Darkness to Light-Guardianes de los Niños"
KAIMH Annual Conference Join Us April 18-19, 2024 in Overland Park, KS! REGISTER HERE! For the best conference price, become a KAIMH member (the conference and membership is less than the conference fee for non-members). Member Registration ($275), Non-Member Registration ($325) Become a member here. Registration closes April 9, 2024. Refunds and cancellations will beContinue reading "KAIMH Annual Conference"
Protective Parenting is an in-depth discussion about child sexual abuse issues that is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and community members and includes topics such as grooming, physical and behavioral signs, and how to support a child if they disclose that they have experienced sexual abuse. Participants will also learn about resources and suggestions for talkingContinue reading "Protective Parenting"
“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” Ubicación: Evergreen Community Center and LibraryContinue reading "Familias Fuertes y Unidas Parte 1"
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"
