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Trainings by Smart Start of Butler County

Save the following dates on your calendar for upcoming trainings. 

The following KDHE approved trainings are provided through Smart Start and are FREE.

To register, please speak directly to Audra either via email: akenneson@rui.org or via cell phone: 323-4501

Save the following dates on your calendar for upcoming trainings.

2012 Trainings offered by Smart Start of Butler County
As always these trainings are free. To register, please speak directly to Audra either via email: akenneson@rui.org or via cell phone: 320-1342. To register please provide: Name, address, phone, and email.

January
When: Tuesday, January 24 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: BCC EduCare; 901 S. Haverhill, El Dorado
What: “Making the Tough Call: Signs and Symptoms and Knowing Your Role as a Mandated Reporter”
Who: Audra Kenneson, LMSW

February
When: Saturday, February 4 – 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Where: Butler County Health Department; 206 N. Griffith, El Dorado
What: “Safe Slumber”
Who: Audra Kenneson, LMSW & Jamie Downs, LBSW

When: Saturday, February 18 – 8 am to Noon
Where: BCC Welcome Center/Clymer Room; 901 S. Haverhill, El Dorado
What: Heart Saver CPR/AED
Who: Troy Jellison, El Dorado Fire Department
Special Note: Enrollment is very limited.

When: Saturday, February 18 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: BCC Welcome Center/Clymer Room; 901 S. Haverhill, El Dorado
What: Pediatric First Aid
Who: Troy Jellison, El Dorado Fire Department

PLEASE RSVP FOR THE TRAININGS BY EMAILING OR CALLING AUDRA KENNESON AT 316.323.4501 or 316.320.1342.


For more information contact:

Audra Kenneson, LMSW
409 N. Main
El Dorado, KS
akenneson@rui.org

Office: 316.320.1342
Cell: 316.323.4501

PLEASE RSVP FOR THE TRAININGS BY
EMAILING OR CALLING AUDRA KENNESON AT 316.323.4501 or 316.320.1342.

  

Butler County Health Department - Day Care Orientation Meetings

Jamie Downs, of the Butler County Health Department, holds monthly meetings for individuals interested in becoming a licensed or registered Child Care Provider in Butler County. If you are interested in attending the meetings, please RSVP by calling Jamie Downs at 316.320.0365.

The meetings are scheduled to be held at 9:00 am on the following days. PLEASE CALL BEFORE ATTENDING TO ENSURE THAT THE CLASS HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED.

January 20

February 17

March 16

April 20

May 18

June 15

Child Start Trainings Available to Butler County Providers

Follow this link to see the training calendar for Child Start.

Child Start is offering the following Classes in Butler County. To register for any of the classes below, call Child Start at 1.800.684.3962, ask for "Workshop 

When: Saturday, January 7 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Title: PCAN M1: Building Collaborative Relationships with Families
Where: EduCare
Cost: Member $30; Nonmember $60
Instructor: Jacquette Thompson & Amber Ives

When: Monday, February 27 Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Title: Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Routine Care: Sleeping, Handwashing, &
Diapering
Where: Butler County Health Dept.; 206 N. Griffith
Cost: Member $18; Nonmember $30
Instructor: Jackie Tanner 

When: Saturday, March 10 Time: 9 AM to Noon
Title: Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Routine Care: Sleeping, Handwashing, &
Diapering
Where: Butler County Health Dept.; 206 N. Griffith
Cost: Member $18; Nonmember $30
Instructor: Amber Ives

For more information about Child Start trainings contact 682.1853 or visit www.childstart.org.

Upcoming Conferences for Early Childhood Providers

If you are interested in having Smart Start pay for your registration for either of the following conferences, please contact Audra at 320.1342.

 

Child Start - Growing with ChildrenWhen: Sat, March 3, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Where: Community Christina Church, 1600 West Maple, Wichita, KS 

Trainings by Bethlehem House

Bethlehem House
No trainings scheduled at this time.

For information about trainings, contact Susan at Bethlehem House. bethlehemhouse@cox.net

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The Butler County Child and Family Development Task Force, with community support, ensure quality, available, and affordable childcare, early childhood education, children's health services and family support for all children in Butler County.
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