Kansas Early Childhood Forums

April 26, 2012 - Virtual

Agenda

State Updates

Slides and handout from Childhood Obesity presentation

KC Weighing In Collaborative

Current legislative updates

January 26, 2012 - Topeka, KS

Agenda

State Updates

Summary of Race to the Top

October 27, 2011 - Virtual

Forum Agenda

 

Updates from State Early Childhood initiatives

State Updates

Collaborating with Faith-Based Communities

Jeanette Harder, PhD, University of Nebraska - Omaha

Handout

July 21, 2011 - Salina 

Updates from State Early Childhood Initiatives State Updates
Sally Zellers' Keynote Presentation Keynote
Fatherhood & Healthy Marriage Strategies Presentation
Pyramid Models for Early Childhood Mental Health Coming Soon!

Early Childhood Development and Services Pathway Introduction

April 28, 2011 - Webinar 

Technology in Service Delivery: Overview of Research Examining How Technology Can Enhance the Effectiveness of Evidence‐Based Interventions for Families

Kathy Bigelow, PhD

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) is preparing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for 2012-2013. CCDF supports the Child Care Subsidy Program (financial assistance to low-income families) as well as early learning quality initiatives such as child care provider professional development, child care resource and referral, and regulation and licensure of child care facilities.

SRS is hosting two public meetings to solicit stakeholder input. See the Public Notice for more information.

 

March 16, 2011 - Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, KS

Forum Agenda

Screening for Behavioral and Developmental Problems in Children: ABCD results & recommendations regarding developmental screening

Pam Shaw, MD

Developmental Screening Presentation

School Readiness Update

Gayle Stuber, PhD, KSDE

School Readiness Update

School Readiness - Health Notes

School Readiness Flyer - School Success

Military Child Care Liaison Project

Contact: Christine Ross-Baze, LMSW

Handout
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month Resources

Strengthening Families & Communities, 2011 Resource Guide

Activity Calendar (English and Spanish)

Pinwheels for Prevention

Kansas Children's Service League

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Update

Debbie Richardson, PhD, KDHE

Home Visiting Update