Calendar of Events

What's Happening Around the State

Stay current on all events related to family child care, from trainings, webinars, and policy updates across the state.

If you have something you would like to add to the calendar please contact Angie Carnes at ccpcofks@gmail.com

Child Care Workforce Appreciation Bonus

A partnership between the Kansas Department for Children and Families, Child Care Aware of Kansas, and the Kansas Department for Health & Environment will soon bring one-time appreciation bonus payments of $750-$2500 to over 20,000 eligible child care staff (not just teachers and directors!) in Kansas.

Eligible individuals must apply for the payment and verify information, and the application period for preschools is open now! Check out the application periods table below and find more guidance on the Child Care Aware of Kansas website!

October 2022

October 1, 2022 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

FREE - Bari Koral - Yogapalooza

Overland Park, Kansas

Free Training - A magic wand for calm, relax with a gingerbread man, listen like a superhero, learn yoga with a dancing bear and much more! Discover a wonderful world of songs and activities that help children with self-regulation, relaxation, and focused attention.

October 1, 2022

Family Conservancy Fall Symposium

KU Edwards Campus - Overland Park

October 7-8, 2022

KSAEYC Annual Conference & Professional Development Event

Manhattan Kansas

October 13-14, 2022

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference & Meeting

Wichita, KS

October 26, 1:30pm

Workforce Wednesday Webinar

Building a Pipeline of Qualified Early Childhood Educators Through Innovative Career Pathway Efforts