May 14 2025

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program

Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only)

May 14, 2025

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

NIU Rockford Conference Center

Address

8500 E State St., Executive Room 203, Rockford, IL 61108

Cost

Free for any adult in Winnebago County*

Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board funded by WCCMHB with the 1/2 cent sales tax logo

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's MERIT Program is excited to offer Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training. Darkness to Light is dedicated to empowering adults with the knowledge and tools to prevent child sexual abuse through education, awareness, and stigma reduction. The Stewards of Children® program, facilitated by the MERIT Program's clinical social worker, is an evidence-based initiative designed to help adults prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse effectively.

Training Details: This 2.5-hour session features six impactful videos, with experts and individuals sharing practical, real-world insights on how to protect children. After each video, we’ll engage in group discussions and work through the Stewards of Children workbook. This training is offered free of charge to any adult residing in Winnebago County, thanks to funding from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board and the half-cent sales tax approved by county residents.

Certification: Participants who complete the 2.5-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. CEUs are available, courtesy of Rosecrance, for Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, and Psychologists.

Thank you for your commitment to becoming a steward of children—your involvement makes a significant difference in protecting our youth.

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Contact

Elizabeth Kroening

Date posted

Apr 21, 2025

Date updated

Apr 21, 2025