Child abuse is a real and ever-present issue in our country, the state of Kansas and, more specifically, our local community. This site is designed to be a single-point resource for the community and a place for people to gain a better understanding of child abuse and to better recognize it and combat it.
If you have witnessed
abuse, please
dial 911 immediately.
Local organizations are
always in need of help.
Learn about abuse and
how to identify it.
The Kansas Newborn Infant Protection Act (K.S.A. 38-2282)
This law allows a parent, or other person having lawful custody, to surrender an infant to any employee who is on duty at a fire station, city or county health department, or medical care facility. The infant must be 45 days or younger. A parent can surrender an infant without legal repercussions if there is no abuse or neglect.
Garden City Telegram
There is a need for foster families in southwest Kansas, and one area foster care official believes much of the shortage is driven by misconceptions about foster care.