Trinity Lutheran Church hosts Cape-able event

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A Cape-able event took place on Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Scott, Kansas, providing free registration and access to the Cape portal, which offers sign-ups for statewide child care training from various agencies. The event aimed to help early childhood professionals reach their professional development goals.

Why it matters

Access to affordable and high-quality child care training is crucial for supporting early childhood educators and improving the overall quality of child care services in the community. The Cape-able event provided a valuable opportunity for local child care providers to take advantage of these resources.

The details

The Cape-able event at Trinity Lutheran Church offered free registration and access to the Cape portal, a platform that connects child care professionals with a variety of statewide training opportunities. The event was attended by Tara Solomon-Smith, the Family and Community Wellness Agent for K-State Extension, and Tanisha McCorkle, the Infant and Toddler Professional Development Specialist with Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities.

• The Cape-able event took place on Monday, February 13, 2026.