April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Make a Promise to Protect Children

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month

Join us to raise awareness about child abuse and support children who have experienced abuse and trauma. Sunflower House is hosting several opportunities to get involved and learn how to prevent and #StopChildAbuse.

 

Events this Month

Wear Blue Day with Sunflower House

Friday, April 4, 2025 – All Day

We’re painting the town blue to raise awareness about preventing child abuse! Encourage your friends, family, or company to Wear Blue on April 4. Be sure to let us know your plans and share your photos with us at #SunflowerHouseKS or send to Sidney@Sunflowerhouse.org.

SIGN-UP FOR WEAR BLUE DAY HERE!


 

Brunch and Bingo Benefit at Craft Putt Overland Park

Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Noon to 2 p.m.

11440 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221

Craft Putt is giving back to the local community by raising funds to support local non-profit organization. Join us from Noon to 2 PM to play a few rounds of Bingo and help give back!
Single Bingo cards cost $2 (or get a pack of 8 for $15). All proceeds generated from these cards will be donated to Sunflower House.
Prizes will be awarded to winners in each round. All ages are welcomed to participate. Seating is first come first served.
Brunch runs from 10 AM to 2 PM.

FUNdraise at Craft Putt Overland Park

Every Sunday in April

11440 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221

Craft Putt is giving back to the local community by raising funds to support local non-profit organization. A portion of mini golf sales go back to Sunflower House!

Trivia Night with Sunflower House

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Chicken N Pickle Overland Park – Time TBA

15901 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66223

Join Sunflower House at Chicken N Pickle for a trivia night hosted by Big 5 Trivia! Tickets are $25 a person. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETING INFO.

Support Sunflower House through Child Abuse Prevention Month!

If donating using the donation form on the website, please add a note to the donation saying “CAP Month Supporter.” Please contact Sidney at Sidney@Sunflowerhouse.org for more information.

$250 Champion Level 

Recognition:

  • Logo/Name displayed on Sunflower House’s social media posts throughout the entire month of awareness, with tagging to highlight your business.
  • Featured in email newsletters and sent to our network of supporters, volunteers, and partners, giving direct exposure to your commitment to child abuse prevention.
  • Featured logo on the Child Abuse Prevention events page on the Sunflower House website. 

Materials:

  • 50 Child Abuse Prevention Month wristbands/pins to help spread awareness and start conversations about child abuse prevention.
  • 100 blue ribbons for distribution to friends, family, customers, and employees, providing a tangible reminder of the cause.
  • Educational flyers from Sunflower House, highlighting child abuse prevention resources and how people can make a difference.
  • A toolkit of digital assets (social media graphics and ready-made posts) to promote your support of the month online.
  • 1 “Champion” certificate and a framed thank you artwork from children at Sunflower House to proudly display at your place of business, recognizing your contribution to the cause. 

$100 Safety Partner Level 

Recognition:

  • Logo/Name displayed on Sunflower House’s social media posts throughout the entire month of awareness, with tagging to highlight your business.
  • Featured in email newsletters and sent to our network of supporters, volunteers, and partners, giving direct exposure to your commitment to child abuse prevention.

Materials:

  • 25 Child Abuse Prevention Month wristbands/pins to help spread awareness and start conversations about child abuse prevention.
  • 50 blue ribbons for distribution to friends, family, customers, and employees, providing a tangible reminder of the cause.
  • Educational flyers from Sunflower House, highlighting child abuse prevention resources and how people can make a difference.
  • A toolkit of digital ready-to-use posts to promote your support of the month online.
  • 1 “Champion” certificate and a framed thank you artwork from children at Sunflower House to proudly display at your place of business, recognizing your contribution to the cause. 

Child Abuse & Neglect – Mandated Reporter Training

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – noon

Virtual Via Zoom

Learn How To:

  • Recognize possible victims of child abuse
  • Report suspected child abuse and neglect
  • Handle a child’s disclosure of abuse
  • Support children and families in crisis
  • Information on abusive head trauma

Training Details:

  • FREE – No charge for participants!
  • For adults 18+ only
  • 1 Clock Hour – KDH&E/DESE/DHSS
  • Zoom link will be sent after registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


 

Trauma Awareness

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 11:00am – 1:00pm

Sunflower House | Virtual via Zoom

Explore the prevalence and impact of trauma on children’s brain development; the ACES; how to help children and families recover; what is behind many of the behaviors we see and how we can shift our perspective through the lens of trauma.

*Developed by Alive and Well Communities

Training Details:

  • FREE – No charge for participants!
  • For adults 18+ only
  • Zoom link will be sent after registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


 

Como Reconocer y Reportar el Abuso Hacia Menores

Como Training

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Live Training at Sunflower House | 15440 W 65th St, Shawnee, KS, 66217

About this Training:

  • Culturally relevant information for Spanish-speaking audiences and the unique concerns within the community
  • Appropriate for professionals working with children, volunteers, parents, and community members
  • Training is presented in Spanish

Contenido y información para audiencias de habla hispana sobre reconocer y reportar el abuso infantil y las circunstancias y dudas pertinentes a la población hispana. Se cubrirán las leyes sobre reportar el abuso en Kansas y Missouri. Para organizaciones buscando entrenamiento para profesionales que trabajan con niños, voluntarios, padres y miembros de la comunidad, o individuales.Este programa tiene una duración aproximada de 1.5 horas; 1.5 horas de reloj disponibles en KDHE. *Desarrollado por Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center **Cumple con los requisitos de KDHE; presentado en español; también apropiado para cuidadores

Training Details:

  • FREE – No charge for participants!
  • For adults 18+ only
  • 1.5 Clock Hours – KDH&E
  • Developed by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


 

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Keeping Kids Safe Online Training

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Live Training at Sunflower House | 15440 W 65th St, Shawnee, KS, 66217

Learn To:

  • Recognize the dangers children and teens face online
  • Implement practical safety tips
  • Report suspected cyber-crimes

Training Details:

  • FREE – No charge for participants!
  • For adults 18+ only
  • Live training at Sunflower House

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


 

Our Partners

Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas

Impact 100 United Way of Greater Kansas City

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