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.
Wear Blue Day with Sunflower House
Friday, April 5, 2024 – 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 5. Be sure to let us know your plans and share your photos with us at #SunflowerHouseKS or send to Allison@SunflowerHouse.org.
SIGN-UP FOR WEAR BLUE DAY HERE!
Child Abuse & Neglect – Mandated Reporter Training
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Sunflower House | 15440 West 65th Street – Shawnee, Kansas
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
- Live training at Sunflower House
Trauma Awareness
Monday, April 15, 2024 | 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
- Live training at Sunflower House
Como Reconocer y Reportar el Abuso Hacia Menores
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Virtual Training Via Zoom
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
- Zoom link will be sent after registration
- Developed by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Virtual Training Via Zoom
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
- Zoom link will be sent after registration
Kendra Gives Back Party for Sunflower House
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Online or In-Store at Town Center Crossing from 12:15-2:15pm
Kendra Scott
Town Center Crossing
4533 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS
Join us at the Kendra Scott store on Sunday, April 28 from 12:15 to 2:15pm – purchases over $75.00 will receive a bouquet of sunflowers (while supplies last)!
20% of your purchase will be donated to Sunflower House.
Online Shopping Code: GIVEBACK-GLGQL
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