2025 KADEC Conference
Tuesday, April 8 鈥� 8:00am - 5:00pm
Kansas State Alumni Center 鈥� 1720 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS
Featuring State & National Experts 鈥� Earn Continuing Education Hours
The conference will focus on educating professionals (including child welfare, legal, medical and social service) who may have an opportunity to identify and/or respond to children living in environments where illegal drugs are manufactured, sold, distributed or used. Children living in drug environments are at risk for devastating effects including severe neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and developmental delays.
Rates
Early Bird (ends 2/24): $85
Regular: $100
Student: $40
Hotels
Holiday Inn Manhattan (Walkable to Venue)
1641 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Rate: $120 + applicable taxes and fees
Reservation Deadline: Saturday, March 8
Call: 785-539-7531 and provide group code KAD
Courtyard Manhattan Aggieville (3 Minute Drive to Venue)
715 N 12th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
Rate: $130 + applicable taxes and fees
Reservation Deadline: Saturday, March 15
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00鈥�8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30鈥�8:40 a.m. | Welcome Jennifer Gassmann, Chair, Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Tony Mattivi, Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Invited) |
| 8:40鈥�10:10 a.m. | Through a Child鈥檚 Eyes: Understanding Addiction and Recovery Jerry Moe, MA, National Director of Children's Programs, Emeritus, Betty Ford Center; Senior Clinical Advisor, NACoA |
| 10:10鈥�10:30 a.m. | Break Visit Exhibits |
| 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:00 p.m. |
Current Drug Trends |
| 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. | Lunch Visit Exhibits Networking |
| 1:00鈥�2:10 p.m. | Case Studies and Best Practices Sandy Lessor, Sedgwick County District Attorney鈥檚 Office James Henning, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (retired law enforcement) |
| 2:10鈥�3:00 p.m. | Lived Experience Panel |
| 3:00鈥�3:15 p.m | Break Visit Exhibits |
| 3:15鈥�3:45 p.m. | Legislative Advocacy Pat Proctor, Kansas House of Representatives, District 41 |
| 3:45鈥�4:20 p.m. | Multi-Disciplinary Approaches Panel Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children鈥擲hawnee County Representatives Norma Hinton and Ashley Lang, Kansas Department for Children and Families Morgan Hall, Shawnee County District Attorney鈥檚 Office Sgt. Glenn Hawks, Shawnee County Sheriff鈥檚 Office Jenny Allen and Karey Heiserman, Stormont Vail Hospital |
| 4:20鈥�4:45 p.m. | Success Stories All Hands on DECK Grantees |
| 4:45鈥�5:00 p.m. | Call to Action Jennifer Gassmann |
Sponsorship Opportunites
Join us as a sponsor for the 2025 KADEC Conference and connect with professionals dedicated to protecting children from the dangers of drug environments. As a Platinum Sponsor, your organization will receive premium recognition, an ad in the attendee program, and three complimentary registrations, among other valuable benefits. Want to boost your engagement? Become a Break Sponsor for just $350 and have your name featured in the program and on signage at snack and drink stations. Can鈥檛 attend? Bag inserts offer an easy way to get your materials directly into attendees鈥� hands. Secure your sponsorship today and make a difference!
