We are lucky to have many local resources whose missions are to promote the general well-being of children and who serve the children in our community with great compassion and care. Below is a list of resources and information about the services they offer.
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316-942-3221 - 1501 N. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67203
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Carpenter Place provides residential care for girls in crisis ages six to 24 in Wichita, KS. A faith-based agency, Carpenter Places provides services in a family setting in three group homes and eight single-bedroom apartments on a 13-acre campus.
316-866-2920 - 200 N. Broadway St. Suite 590 , Wichita, KS 67202
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children’s mission is to provide caring, trained volunteers to advocate for the abused and neglected children of our community so that each child can reach his or her full potential.
316-660-9494 - 1211 S Emporia St, Wichita, KS 67211
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The mission of the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County is to promote the safety, health and emotional well-being of abused children and their caregivers by bringing together public, private and community partners.
785-235-KIDS - 627 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603
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Children’s Alliance is first, a communication and support center for member organizations within Kansas. Because of their unique position separate from the government but supportive of all child welfare organizations, Children’s Alliance reaches out to other areas to share their knowledge and expertise.
800-593-1950 - 4505 E. 47th St. S. Wichita, KS 67210
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EmberHope is a nonprofit faith-based agency committed to developing innovative programs that inspire change in at-risk youth and families. Their program divisions, Youthville and FCS Counseling, use evidence-based practices that focus on the needs of the individual to spark change.
316-660-9478 - 1211 S. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67211
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The Exploited and Missing Child Unit (EMCU) conducts the investigations of alleged child abuse cases in Sedgwick County. Investigators from the Wichita Police Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and social workers from the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) -- Child Protective Services, work as a team to investigate over 2,000 cases a year of child abuse, missing and abducted children, internet exploitation and crimes against children. This specialized unit assists ALL law enforcement agencies in Sedgwick County as well as other agencies throughout the state of Kansas.
316-200-0768 - 345 N. Riverview Suite 120, Wichita, KS 67203
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FaithBuilders, Inc., exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus to children and families in crisis here in our community. Their goal is to honor God’s desire that we serve the least of these.
316-239-3520 - 1156 S. Clifton Wichita, KS 67218
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Gerard House is a home for pregnant teenagers and young women that provides a safe, caring, supportive place for women choosing to give birth as they decide whether to keep and raise the child or place it with an adoptive couple.
316-263-6000 - PO Box 3759, Wichita, KS 67201
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Catholic Charities Harbor House has provided shelter, outreach, support and compassion to victims of family violence since 1992.
316-444-0197 - PO Box 8637, Wichita, KS 67208
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ICT S.O.S. is a Wichita-based organization that acts as a liaison between specific local professional organizations who work with trafficked youth and the Wichita volunteers who seek ways to get involved and find solutions.
316-942-4261 - 1365 N. Custer, Wichita, KS 67203
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As the state chapter for Prevent Child Abuse America, Kansas Children’s Service League coordinates the work of the organization in Kansas to build awareness, provide education, organize activities, and lead advocacy efforts to prevent the abuse and neglect of children.
316-660-7500 - 934 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67203
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Nearly 70,000 calls are processed through the crisis hotline annually. Kansas Crisis Hotline provides telephone intervention, face-to-face intervention services and has a mobile crisis unit.
1-888-369-4777 - 2601 South Oliver, Wichita, KS 67202
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800-922-5330
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Reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of a child are made to the Kansas Protection Report Center.
785-825-0541 - 509 E. Elm Street, PO Box 1340, Salina, KS 67401
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Saint Francis Community Services, Inc. (SFCS) is a community based service provider embracing the Episcopal tradition of service. Their mission is to be an instrument of healing for children, youths, and families in spirit, mind, and body, so they can live responsibly and productively with purpose and hope.
316-263-2769 - 350 North Market, Wichita, KS 67202
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The Salvation Army’s Youth Services Department exists to offer families and children opportunities to maintain family unity where support is needed and to restore families where there has been disruption.
316-265-1611 - 1329 S. Bluffview, Wichita, KS 67218
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StepStone, motivated by the God-given dignity of each person, responds to the critical needs of survivors of domestic violence by providing supportive services and transitional housing for transformation to a life of stability and hope.
801-447-9360 - 1433 North 1075 West, Suite 110, Farmington, Utah 84025
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The Period of PURPLE Crying is the phrase used to describe the time in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time. The PURPLE program provides education to help parents of new babies understand the normal crying curve and the dangers of shaking a baby.
316-686-2600 - 151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, Kansas 67214
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The Treehouse offers mothers and babies a brighter future through sharing God’s love, basic necessities, education and genuine personal care.
316-263-3002 - 355 N. Waco, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202
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The Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) offers crisis intervention, support, information and referrals. Direct services to victims and their family and friends are free and confidential. WASAC is a non-reporting agency except in the case of offenders and minors. All WASAC services are FREE to the victim.
316-684-6581 - 7271 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS 67226
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The Wichita Children’s Home offers the only emergency, temporary residential shelter for children in our community.
316-267-7233 - 1111 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214
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Center for Combating Human Trafficking assists partners in preventing, assessing, identifying, evaluating, and intervening in cases of human trafficking.
316-267-7233 - 1111 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214
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Since 1976, the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center has successfully been providing shelter, advocacy, and supportive services for women and children fleeing violent homes.
Topeka Capitol Journal
According to state figures, Kansas has about 6,500 children in its foster care system at any one time, and, since 2011, more children have been coming into the system each month than have been exiting. One can’t help but...
Topeka Capitol Journal
According to state figures, Kansas has about 6,500 children in its foster care system at any one time, and, since 2011, more children have been coming into the system each month than have been exiting. One can’t help but...
