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
FUNdraise at Craft Putt Overland Park
Every Sunday in April
11440 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66221
Trivia Night with Sunflower House
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Chicken N Pickle Overland Park – Time TBA
15901 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66223
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
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
Como Reconocer y Reportar el Abuso Hacia Menores
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
Keeping Kids Safe Online
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
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