Understand the impact of policies on father engagement and family dynamics. Presented by Dan Wuori, Early Childhood Policy Solutions.

Domestic abuse including power and coercive control dynamics will be defined and explained specifically in the context of separation, divorce, and child custody matters when domestic abuse is alleged. Trainers: Tracey Decker, JD & Krista Heeren-Graber, BSW, MS, LBSW, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault

Grant County is undertaking a community-led initiative to prevent adversity and childhood maltreatment. Resilient Communities, an initiative of Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment, is rooted in evidence-based prevention strategies identified by the Center for Disease Control and [...]

This training will help provers better understand the role that substance use plays for survivors of violence and provide real tools for policy, practice, and organizational culture. Trainer: Christina Love (she/her) – Indigenous Storyteller, Survivor, Multi-Level Advocate

July 2024 SD Early Childhood Comprehensive System Update Bright Lights Innovative collaborations are happening across the comprehensive early childhood landscape to ensure a strong start for children. The Bright Light series will showcase successes and outcomes achieved through collaborative, [...]

In this issue:Fatherhood Training Series Wraps UpNational and Local Experts Featured in eSANE Training SeriesEnd Online Child AbuseSANE Training OpportunitiesWIC CIAO Learning OpportunitiesFatherhood Training Series Wraps UpThe fatherhood training series will wrap up this month with:July 10: Cultural Competency and [...]

SD ECCS Bright Lights featuring Toy Lending Library of South Dakota Presenter: Anelis Coscioni, Toy Lending Library of South Dakota

Understand the role of fathers play in promoting resilience within the family unit. Presented by D. L. Pos Ryant, Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization

South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF)recently awarded a $10,348 South Dakota Fund grant to the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPM). Funding will assist the group with ceremonial dress for children at Red Shirt School, a member of [...]

The discussion will focus on CPCM policy initiatives, the CDC ACEs prevention framework, and 2024 legislative wins related to child welfare including but not limited to the 4% cost of living increase, policing the internet, artificial intelligence, children accessing pornography, as well as big changes in school funding and prioritizing teacher salaries. Presented by Senator Helene Duhamel, CPCM Advisory Board Member and Chrissie Young, Director, CPCM