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. The Call for Proposals opens April 21!
Kansas’ leading prevention conference returns with three days of learning, inspiration and connection. This year’s event features keynote speakers Anthony Barrows and Ellen M. Drolette, along with in-depth institute sessions, engaging workshops, networking opportunities and recognition of outstanding work in the field.
Don’t miss your chance to recharge, gain new strategies and be part of the movement to strengthen families and communities. Registration opens soon—check back for updates!
Opens: April 21 | Deadline: Aug. 15
KCSL is accepting proposals for the 2025 Governor’s Conference happening Oct. 28–30 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. This conference brings together professionals for three days of education, connection and recognition. Presented by KCSL in partnership with more than 20 co-sponsoring organizations, the conference features top speakers and timely topics focused on preventing child abuse and neglect.
We’re looking for dynamic, engaging sessions that go beyond lectures. Workshops should build skills, share practical tools and encourage participation. Interactive sessions and fresh perspectives are highly valued by attendees. We invite proposals that reflect prevention frameworks such as the Protective Factors and the CDC’s Essentials for Childhood, as well as strategies aligned with Kansas Department for Children and Families tracks. We accept proposals for:
Submit your proposal by Aug. 15.
Support strong families and safe kids by sponsoring or exhibiting at the Governor’s Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect! Your support helps KCSL provide high-quality professional development to those working with and on behalf of the 700,000+ children growing up in Kansas. Showcase your brand, build meaningful relationships and join the movement to give every child a safe, healthy future. Complete the contact form below to get started.
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Over 40 years ago, child abuse prevention leaders in Kansas established Prevent Child Abuse Kansas as it is known today 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 was chosen as the first chapter location in 1976 and the first-ever Governor’s Conference was held in the fall later that year. KCSL became the Prevent Child Abuse of Kansas chapter in 1993, thus overseeing the Governor’s Conference since. The Governor’s Conference ensures professionals working with children have proper training in the field of child abuse and neglect.
