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We know the potential effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The question becomes: what can we do? HOPE is transforming the way we can support children’s growth into healthy, resilientContinue reading "Hope: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"

Professionals who work with children, including childcare providers, social workers, nurses, educators and others, are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason toContinue reading "Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, & Supporting"

Professionals who work with children, including childcare providers, social workers, nurses, educators and others, are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason toContinue reading "Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Sexual Abuse Prevention Training"

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 withContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It offers practical prevention training with a conversational, real-world approach and covers the following topics: facts about the problem of child sexual abuse; the types of situations in which child sexual abuseContinue reading "Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Sexual Abuse Prevention Training"

Familial Impacts of Substance Misuse - Sarah Behm, Eluna Network Join us from 12-1 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.   Register Here:  https://tinyurl.com/ynfcnhnf

Profesionales que trabajan con niños/as, incluyendo a proveedores de cuidado infantil, trabajadores/as so-ciales, enfermeros/as, educadores/as y otros individuos que sean reporteros obligatorios y sean requeridos en hacer reportes cuando tienen una razón para sospechar abuso o negligencia infantil. Este entrenamiento aborda áreas de riesgo y factores de protección, definiciones e indicadores de abuso infantil incluyendoContinue reading "Abuso y Negligencia Infantil: Reconocimiento, Reportando y Apoyando"

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 and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

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 & Resilience"

What does it mean to be a mandated reporter? Many professionals who work with children are required by Kansas law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Participants will learn about Kansas child abuse and neglect laws; behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment; when to make a report; what information is needed; definitions andContinue reading "Mandated Reporter"

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"