Ray of Hope Event

April 15 • 11:30am to 1:00pm

Holiday Inn City Centre, Sioux Falls

You are invited to attend this year’s event at Sanford Health’s table. Please complete the form below to register your attendance.

The Power of Primary Prevention

Primary prevention of child maltreatment connects families to resources and supports in their community. The aim of primary prevention is to prevent child maltreatment before it happens. Examples of primary prevention can include parenting education, affordable-quality childcare, economic supports, and family-forward workplace policies.

Join Us

Learn more about the power of primary prevention from South Dakota decision-makers and business leaders. This event will discuss:

  • Examples of primary prevention and how South Dakota businesses can support primary prevention efforts.
  • Update on primary prevention policies adopted in the 2025 legislative session.
  • Economic benefits of family-forward workplace practices.
  • Panel discussion with South Dakota business leaders with family-forward workplace practices, featuring Nan Poppen with First Bank & Trust, Carissa Schoffelman with Click Rain, Michael Olson with Avera Health, and Sydney Bartunek with Move to Heal SD.

Registration