Events

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 willContinue reading "Talking with Children about Safety from Sexual Abuse"

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 aContinue reading "ESP. ACES"

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.Continue reading "Creating Resilience"

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"

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 designedContinue reading "Connections Matter"

¿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;Continue reading "ESP. Mandated Reporter"

Come out and support the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County at Chicken N Pickle this month!! April 1st-15th 2026 a portion of the proceeds from every beverage purchased are given back to the CACSC!! Play some pickleball and do some good for your community!

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"

Join us this Saturday for the 3rd Annual Child Safety Fair in partnership with the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center!  This event is dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of children in our community through education, resources, and fun activities. Attendees can enjoy snacks, interactive crafts, toys, and hula hoops, along with a Personal Safety Awareness Storytime andContinue reading "3rd Annual Child Safety Fair"

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"

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 designedContinue reading "Connections Matter"

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 Stewards of Children"