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 |
| 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 Moderated by National DEC Local law enforcement, DCF and Sandy Lessor |
| 2:10鈥3:00 p.m. | Speakers with Lived Experience |
| 3:00鈥3:15 p.m | Break Visit Exhibits Zen Zone |
| 3:15鈥3:45 p.m. | Legislative Advocacy Pat Proctor, District 41 Representative |
| 3:45鈥4:20 p.m. | Multi-disciplinary Approaches Panel DEC Alliance Members: Norma Hinton, Glenn Hawks, Ashley Lang and Morgan Hall |
| 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!
