Annually, KCSL presents the most comprehensive conference in Kansas about the prevention of child maltreatment. The Governor’s Conference focuses on education, networking, recognition and addressing key issues regarding child abuse and neglect. KCSL is committed to featuring the best speakers the field has to offer and addressing current topics and issues throughout the conference.
51st Annual Governor’s Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Oct. 19–21, 2027 | Manhattan, KS
Something great is ahead! Save the date for the 2027 Governor’s Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, where professionals from across Kansas will come together to learn, connect and strengthen the future of prevention.
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KCSL hosted the 50th Annual Governor’s Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect on Oct. 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. This milestone conference celebrated 50 years of statewide collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening families through prevention. More than 400 professionals and community leaders attended the three-day event, which featured 11 institute sessions, two national keynote presentations, 59 workshops, a recognition luncheon and an anniversary reception.
The Call for Proposals for the 2027 Governor’s Conference will open in February. Check back for details and an opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and ideas with professionals from across Kansas.
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Fifty years ago, child abuse prevention leaders in Kansas established Prevent Child Abuse Kansas (PCA Kansas) and held the first state conference on child abuse prevention. In the early 1970s, the Family Life Achievement Center in Chicago decided to focus on the prevention of child abuse and formed a fifty-state, nonprofit organization known as Prevent Child Abuse America today. Kansas became the first chapter, with the inaugural Governor’s Conference held in 1976. The Governor’s Conference ensures professionals working with children have proper training in the field of child abuse and neglect. KCSL has served as the PCA Kansas chapter since 1993 and continues to host the annual conference.
