The CARE (Child Abuse Review and Evaluation) Network exists to train, support, and empower physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to identify and address child abuse and neglect across Kansas.

Your awareness of abuse and neglect indicators can be a critical help for children.

In partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Department for Children and Families, and Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatricians, our mission is:

What is a CARE Provider?

A CARE provider is a medical provider who has participated in KAAP training on child maltreatment. This training teaches practitioners how to recognize abusive injuries and understand the medical evaluation process when abuse is reported.

Who can become a CARE Provider?

Any physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant licensed in Kansas qualified to diagnose is eligible for CARE training.

What does CARE Network do?

The primary mission of the CARE Network is to equip pediatricians and other qualified medical providers with training, skills, and resources to provide quality and compassionate medical care for children ages 5 and under in the state of Kansas with a report of child physical abuse and neglect.

How does the CARE network operate?

The CARE network ensures that every reported case of suspected child abuse or neglect for children aged five and under is reviewed by a Board-certified Child Abuse Pediatrician. Their findings will recommend the next steps for each case. If their findings suggest a CARE exam, we work within the Network to refer the child to a trained provider within the child’s local community.

This Review, Recommend and Refer system provides a coordinated, medically informed response to ensure every child has access to the services they need.

Upcoming CARE Trainings

Become a CARE-trained provider.

You can make sure no child in Kansas suffers from abuse or neglect. Join us for the next CARE Provider Training.

2025 ECHO Series

  • Multiple dates

The CARE ECHO series is designed to empower pediatric providers to better recognize and respond to potential child abuse cases.

CARE Provider Update Training

  • Apr 22, 2025

The CARE Provider Update Training is available to those who have completed the two-day CARE provider training. We hope you’ll considering joining us as we take a deeper dive into child abuse and maltreatment topics.

New CARE Provider Training

  • Multiple dates

It takes a team with a coordinated, comprehensive medical response to protect Kansas children from abuse and neglect.

Care ECHO Series

Join us for the insight-rich CARE ECHO series.

Join us for the upcoming CARE ECHO series, which equips pediatric providers with the knowledge and skills to better recognize and respond to potential cases of child abuse.

Questions about becoming a CARE Provider? 

Please contact Mallory Laur, CARE Program Manager.

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