It takes a team with a coordinated, comprehensive medical response to protect Kansas children from abuse and neglect. Child Abuse Review and Evaluation (CARE) Providers are specially trained to recognize abusive injuries and provide a medical evaluation for children ages five years and under when physical abuse or neglect is suspected.

Join colleagues from across the state for this FREE two-day training to learn more about becoming a CARE Provider. The CARE Network is a partnership between the Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, KDHE, DCF, and Board-certified Child Abuse Pediatricians at Children's Mercy Kansas City and University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita.

CARE Provider Training Details

Dates: Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24
Location: Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County – Wichita
Includes: 13 hours of CME, breakfast & lunch both days, networking dinner, travel & hotel for those more than 30 miles outside Wichita

Your Role in the CARE Network

Training is open to any physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner licensed to practice in Kansas.
Typically one exam per month is conducted.
Exams are scheduled within 2 business days and take only 30 minutes.
CARE providers receive ongoing mentoring from Child Abuse Pediatricians, a direct line of support.
Providers are compensated through KDHE $750 for each exam.
The Network uses the following Review, Recommend and Refer system to ensure every child receives the specialized care they need.

CARE providers are needed across the state. Help us expand coverage and ensure every child receives the care they deserve.

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CARE Questions? Reach out!

Mallory Laur

CARE Program Manager

mallory.laur@kansasaap.org