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Independent Living Services for Youth in Foster Care
An in-depth overview of the Department of Social Services/Child Protection Independent Living Program. Presented by Tanya Septka, Independent Living Program Specialist, Department of Social Services.
SD ECCS Touchpoints: Cultural Birthing Practices as a Protective Factor
SD ECCS Touchpoints featuring "Cultural Birthing Practices as a Protective Factor" presented by Camie Goldhammer, LISCW, IBCLC, Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula and Founding Executive Director, Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services.
Understanding the Impact of Maltreatment on Child Development
Exploration of the impact of stressors experienced during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Presented by Kelly Bass, University of South Dakota.
SD ECCS Touchpoints: How the Huron community collaborated to bring in a Toy Lending Library
SD ECCS Touchpoints featuring "How the Huron community collaborated to bring in a Toy Lending Library" presented by Anelis Coscioni-South Dakota Toy Lending Library, Rhonda Kludt-formerly of Huron United Way, Toy Lending Library Board Member, and Gayle Kludt-Kiwanis Club of Huron.
Identifying and Managing Common Mental Health Disorders in Maltreated Children
Equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize early signs of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions commonly found in maltreated children. Presented by Nikki Eining, University of South Dakota.
SANE Injury Assessment & Documentation
This training will focus on different physical exam findings that a SANE may encounter during a sexual assault medical forensic exam and how to appropriately document these findings. Participants will learn how about various definitions and key characteristics and differences, using real exam photos.
SD ECCS Touchpoints: Brain Science in Early Development
SD ECCS Touchpoints featuring Brain Science in Early Development presented by Laura Jana, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, Author, and Connector of Dots, Chief Innovation Officer – PSU Evidence to Impact Collaborative
Understanding Trauma’s Impact on the Brain and De-Escalation Techniques
This presentation will describe how traumatic and adverse childhood experiences shape the brain in ways that can lead to increases in aggressive and volatile behaviors. De-escalation techniques for working with angry or dysregulated youth will be provided. Presented by BreAnne Danzi, Ph.D., University of South Dakota.
SD ECCS Touchpoints: BEAM-SD
SD ECCS Touchpoints featuring BEAM-SD. Presenters: Nikki Eining and Aimee Deliramich, Center for Disabilities.
ICPC Process
This session covers the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, what it is, why does it exist, regulations, barriers, and new initiatives to improve permanency results for children. Trainer: Kathleen Miller, Deputy Compact Administrator for the ICPC, SD Department of Social Services