The Wichita Children's Home

Every child safe, every family supportedat The Wichita Children's Home, our primary commitment is to create a safe place for children and youth in crisis. Our programs and services include personalized therapeutic interventions, thorough case management, and holistic care crafted to address The unique needs of each child. These services ensure that every child receives personalized support and specialized attention using a shared decision-making model. Our goal is to instill in them The courage and confidence needed to build a brighter future, inspired by The hope and support they found at Wichita Children's home.wch approachrecognizing The profound effects trauma has on a child's emotional well-being, behavior, and ability to form healthy relationships, our approach is rooted in The rich relationship model of care. The rich model emphasizes respect, information, connection, and hope, guiding our staff to build relationships grounded in empathy, trust, and compassion. These rich relationships are essential for children and youth who have experienced past betrayal and trauma as they provide a safe space for healing and growth. We are committed to creating an environment where every child feels understood and supported, paving The way for healing relationships, personal growth, and a hopeful, brighter future.child placing agency: young children (ages 0-12) are cared for by wch foster parents who have completed extensive training in how to meet The needs of abused and neglected children. Most children come to us in police protective custody. Some find permanent homes through our foster-to-adopt program.emergency residential shelter: older children (ages 13-17) that have experienced trauma are cared for and offered intensive support on The wch main campus in a home-like setting with individual bedrooms.crossroads youth homeless program: emergency shelter a 30-day shelter bed program that provides runaway, homeless and at-risk youth who are 18-24 with a safe place to sleep.street outreach services/drop-in shelter - through mobile outreach and The opportunity zone drop-in center, homeless youth receive The physical, emotional and logistical support they need to stabilize their lives and access services that help them reduce their risks, get off The street and build a brighter future. Street outreach also operates our community's 24-hour safe place program for runaways and youth who are in crisis or danger. Crossroads teens - runaway youth and their families receive The intensive support they need to develop and maintain healthy relationships with each other. Workshops in area schools help teens identify dangerous situations, reduce their risk of harm, and provide education on how to get help if they need it. Polaris - youth residential center: a residential program for youth (ages 16-18) in state's custody who need support as they learn to improve their decision making, coping skills, and to address any underlying problems which are affecting their successful transition with their families or communities. Bridges apartments: formerly homeless youth who are transitioning to self-sufficiency live in one-bedroom apartments. Parenting youth have access to licensed, on-site daycare while they work and attend school.gerard house, moving onto motherhood, baby mobile: gerard house serves pregnant and parenting teens who are in state's custody and need intensive residential support to ensure they and their babies get a healthy start. Mom provides education and targeted case management to pregnant teens in The community who lack adequate family support. Baby mobile delivers necessities like diapers, formula and hygiene supplies to teen parents as well as counseling.anti-trafficking initiative: wch is a leader in The fight against human trafficking of children, operating Kansas' first and only staff secure unit for victims of human trafficking, as well as a residential program that supports survivors and their families as they heal from complex trauma.kidzcope: peer-based grief support for children (ages 3 to 18) and their caregivers through an 8-week session. This program provides a safe environment and supportive network for grieving children at no cost to The family.