Who We Serve
Every child/youth arrives at the Wichita Children’s Home with a unique story. Trauma from abuse, neglect, human trafficking, grief, and homelessness have lifelong implications. We are here to help them heal.
Children & Youth Experiencing:
Abuse & Neglect
WCH offers safe residential and comprehensive care to over 1,700 children and youth each year, ranging from newborns to 18 years old, who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness or who lack safe and stable housing have access to various resources offered through our youth anti-homeless programs.
Pregnancy & Parenting
Individuals aged 21 or younger who are experiencing pregnancy or parenting, along with their children, are provided a caring environment with residential and supportive services.
Human Trafficking
Child victims of human trafficking (sex or labor) receive services the moment they exit a trafficking situation and begin the complex process of healing.
Sami's Story
Like many 4-year olds, Sami loves to sing, dress up and play with her baby brother. They live with their mom, who often comes home tired and irritated. She begins drinking almost immediately, and sometimes becomes so angry that she hurts Sami and her brother—both with her words and her hands. Sami is left to babysit her brother often and, because there isn’t much food, they are almost always hungry. It’s scary, and she wishes someone would help. WCH is here to offer safety and support for children like Sami. We provide a safe place and the care they need to begin healing.
Project Safe Place
Area QuikTrip® stores serve as a Safe Place
24 hours a day for children and youth who are in crisis, runaway, or are without a place to stay.
We're here for you. Any time. Day or night. Call our hotline at (316) 262-HOME.