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 Through Connection"
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"
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"
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"
April 2 @ 9:00am City Hall, Chambers, 455 N. Main St., 1st floor
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"
April 3 @ 9:00am 100 N. Broadway lower level auditorium
Early experiences, both positive and negative, impact brain development, shape behavior and influence our ability to navigate life. This training discusses neurological and environmental factors driving the behaviors of children who have experienced traumatic events. Participants will take a closer look at how to respond with connection and compassion to their own lived experiences andContinue reading "Becoming Trauma Aware"
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"
Early experiences, both positive and negative, impact brain development, shape behavior and influence our ability to navigate life. This training discusses neurological and environmental factors driving the behaviors of children who have experienced traumatic events. Participants will take a closer look at how to respond with connection and compassion to their own lived experiences andContinue reading "Becoming Trauma Aware"
Join the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC) to show your support for child abuse prevention. Wear BLUE, Pose & Post. Pose for a selfie wearing blue, post the photo and tag our Facebook page @CACofSedgwickCounty and/or Instagram @cac_SedgwickCounty with the hashtags #goblueforkskids and #WearBlueDay2024. Example: "I #WearBlueDay2024 for child abuse prevention."
How do we ensure that children have a safe, stable, nurturing environment in which to grow? One strategy is engaging communities to support family-friendly policy and practice changes. Family-friendly workplaces and a family-friendly society are good for children, parents, and elders; they are in the best interest of employers; and, in the long run, theyContinue reading "Making the Connection: Strong Families, Strong Businesses and Strong Communities"
