A recap of the 2026 Legislative Session to include insights on the activity and key policies affecting child protection, prevention, and family well-being. Presented by Senator Tim Reed.

This session examines the intersection of domestic violence and sexual assault, focusing on how power and control tactics can prevent victims from reporting abuse. Presented by Tracey Decker and Jennifer Canton, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.

An overview of trauma-informed legal practiced. Presented by Carrie Gonsor Sanderson.

An overview of kinship care, foster care, and placement. Presented by Katie Larson, SD Department of Social Services.

An overview of the foster care qualification and training process. Presented by Jennifer Mueller, SD Department of Social Services and Alex Van Voorhis, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment.

Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) are a joint federal-state initiative led by the Children’s Bureau to assess and improve state child welfare systems. Presented by Ashley Asmus, SD Department of Social Services.

his session will provide a personal and professional perspective of utilizing Lakota culture and education to heal, ensuring a better future for generations to come. Presented by Damon Leader Charge, University of South Dakota.

Information on the role of the child's attorney in child welfare cases. Presented by Cassidy Stalley, Nooney & Solay.

Information on support services for families offered by the Helpline Center including childcare search, substance use care coordination, 211, 988, and suicide loss and aftercare. Presented by Shauna Batcheller, Helpline Center.

A recap of the 2025 Legislative Session to include insights on the activity and key policies affecting child protection, prevention, and family well-being. Presented by Senator Tim Reed