Family engagement and leadership have been key priorities of the ECCS grant, as outlined in Goal 4 of the ECCS Strategic Plan: Increase capacity for meaningful engagement and partnerships with parents. The ECCS Family Leadership Group, composed of 14 [...]

A new report, set to be released on January 10, 2025, takes an in-depth look at the current state of early childhood education and care in South Dakota, providing critical insights into the landscape and challenges that children, families, [...]

Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems: ECCS Ensuring a strong start for all children can reduce vulnerabilities and prevent ACEs, but it requires collaboration and co-ownership of strategies and solutions. This newsletter provides updates on SD ECCS activities and also provide external [...]

In this issue: Join Us: Children's Day at the Capitol End Online Child Abuse ECCS Bright Lights December 17 CAASt Certificate Application Court Improvement Program Training Registration SANE Training Opportunities MDT Conference Save the Dates Children's Day at the [...]

Examine the origins and the strong need for the Indian Child Welfare Act formally known as ICWA and the true spirit and nature. Presented by Dereck Stonefish, Training Coordinator, Native American Institute and CEO, Indigenous Forward Consulting.

SD ECCS Bright Lights featuring Maternal Child Health and Medicaid Collaboration. Presenters: Shannon Muchow, Carrie Churchill, Valerie Kelly

Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems: ECCS Ensuring a strong start for all children can reduce vulnerabilities and prevent ACEs, but it requires collaboration and co-ownership of strategies and solutions. This newsletter provides updates on SD ECCS activities and also provide external [...]

In this issue: End Online Child Abuse eSANE Trainings Online Court Improvement Program Training Registration SANE Training Opportunities Online Training Library Save the Dates End Online Child Abuse Updated resources are now available at SDCPCM.com/End-Online-Child-Abuse. THORN: Safe Connections: A Guide [...]

This session will cover reporting suspected child abuse/neglect, screening of child abuse/neglect reports, present danger and impending danger, and initial family assessment safety model. Presented by JoLynn Bostrom, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services.

This training is designed for SANEs, advocates, prosecutors and others handling sexual assault cases and working with sexual assault victims.