• Kansas Child Welfare Summit

    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"

  • ACES & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope

    Virtual Zoom

    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"

  • Understanding Gender & Race: Best Practices for Growth and Awareness

    Virtual Zoom

    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"

  • Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness Brown Bag Series

    Virtual Zoom

    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"

  • Not Alone: Exploitation Awareness

    Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County 1211 S. Emporia, Wichita, KS, United States

    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"

  • KAIMH Annual Conference

    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

    Virtual Zoom

    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"

  • Familias Fuertes y Unidas Parte 1

    Evergreen Community Center & Library 2601 N. Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS, United States

    “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"

  • Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children

    Virtual Zoom

    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"

  • Child Safety Fair

    OJ Watson Park Seasons Venue 3022 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS, United States

    Join us for a free and exciting family event that emphasizes keeping children safe while empowering them for the future. Discover community resources on safety, health, and education that will help your child grow and thrive. There will be: Community Resources Crafts & Games Fire Trucks & Police Cars Wichita Public Library Book Bus &Continue reading "Child Safety Fair"