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"
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 "(Español) Darkness to Light – Que es Stewards of Children"
What prevention efforts are established that focus on preventing child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place? The answer is very little. This training will focus on primary prevention strategies to empower mandatory reporters, help-seeking agencies, and all individuals who interact with families in their communities to help alleviate the risks of childContinue reading "A Shift in Perspective: A Preventative Approach in Supporting Families and Reducing Child Abuse and Neglect"
No clear line separates normative from problematic sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in childhood and adolescence occurs on a continuum, from typical, to concerning, to problematic. In this presentation, you will hear from professionals who work with children with problematic sexual behaviors and their families on a daily basis. Participants will learn the facts, misconceptions, andContinue reading "Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB)"
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 in Early Childhood"
Join the CACSC by wearing blue every Friday in April to raise awareness and show your support for child abuse prevention Wear BLUE, Pose & Post. Pose for a selfie wearing blue and Post the photo on social media & tag our Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #goblueforkskids, #WearBlueDay2023 and #GoBlueICT. Example: "I #WearBlueDay2023Continue reading "Blue Friday- Wear Blue to show support!"
HOPE is a new way of seeing and talking about experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults. Based in the “Science of the Positive” research, the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences training provides participants an overview of the HOPE framework and the research behind how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) mitigate theContinue reading "Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"
Join us for our annual Take Back the Night community fair, rally, and march. Come learn about amazing resources in the community, show your support for survivors, and be a part of the solution to create safe streets and homes for everyone in our community. There will be a food truck at the event! ComeContinue reading "Take Back the Night"
Step Up for KIDS is a timed or untimed 5K run and Memorial Walk that benefits the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. The 20th annual event will take place in person on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Registration includes a T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by AprilContinue reading "Step UP for KIDS and Memorial Walk 2023"
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FREE DAY OF PRAYER RESOURCES 29th Annual Blue Sunday - A Day of Prayer for Abused Children and Those Who Rescue Them - For Immediate Release April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to remember the millions of children who are victims of abuse/neglect, Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention isContinue reading "National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer for Abused Children"
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizesContinue reading "El Día de los Niños"
Save the date! Our Changing a Child’s Life gold tournament will be on May 1, 2023. To become a sponsor or sign up a team, please contact Jessica Eck, jeck@cacsckansas.org or 316-660-9441.
