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Being culturally competent means learning new patterns of behaviors, research trends, and social cues of a specific community and then effectively applying them into our personal and professional lives. This training covers the experiences, values, and belief systems specific to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Participants will gain a heightened sense of personal awareness toContinue reading "LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency: Best Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families"

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"

Professionals who work with children are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. Presented by Kansas Children’s Service League and the Kansas Department for Children and Families, this training addresses areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of childContinue reading "Expanded Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, and Supporting"

Being culturally competent means learning new patterns of behaviors, research trends, and social cues of a specific community and then effectively applying them into our personal and professional lives. ThisContinue reading "LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency: Best Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families"

Children who grow up in safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments that foster hope and resilience are better prepared for lifelong health and well-being. The 1998 landmark Adverse Childhood ExperiencesContinue reading "An Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences"