Prevention and Protection Services

Training

APS 101

APS 101 is a one-hour introductory training on Kansas Adult Protective Services, covering definitions of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and financial exploitation, as well as investigation timelines, report processing and service options. This training emphasizes APS’s role in supporting vulnerable adults through the least restrictive interventions. Contact Kansas Department for Children and Families to request a virtual training for your agency.

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In-Person or Virtual Mandated Reporting (1 hour)

Adult Protective Services provides a one-hour Mandated Reporting training for community professionals. In-person and virtual options are available. In-person requires a minimum of 20 participants. Contact Kansas Department for Children and Families to sign up for Mandated Reporter training

Contact DCF for Mandated Reporter Training

Kansas TRAIN

Community partners can access the Kansas APS Mandated Reporter Training on adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation through Kansas TRAIN (course number: 1128835). This free one-hour online course provides guidance on recognizing and reporting concerns involving vulnerable adults to Kansas Department for Children and Families, Adult Protective Services and other state agencies.

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Kansas Children’s Service League

Kansas Children’s Service League provides an extensive range of FREE training topics specifically curated for professionals dedicated to working with children and families.

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Kansas Practice Model

The Kansas Practice Model provides a consistent and customized framework to support engagement, safety planning and decision-making to guide our work alongside families, children, and youth.

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Prevention and Protection Services Training Contact: DCF.PPSTraining@ks.gov

Training

APS 101​

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In-Person or Virtual Man​dated Reporting (1 hour)

Kansas TRAIN

Kansas Children’s Service League​

Kansas Practice Model​

APS 101

In-Person or Virtual Mandated Reporting (1 hour)

Kansas Children’s Service League

Kansas Practice Model