Children’s Advocacy Centers to receive state support, Sebelius says
Grants awarded to 17 centers throughout Kansas

Efforts to provide help to children in danger will receive a boost as a result of grants awarded today by Governor Kathleen Sebelius.

Sebelius awarded 17 children’s advocacy centers a total of $962,941, which will be used to initiate, enhance, or expand programs establishing comprehensive Children’s Advocacy Centers.

These facilities are child-focused, community-oriented programs coordinating investigation and intervention services for abused children by bringing together professionals and agencies in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary model.

“Child abuse can destroy a child’s life,” Sebelius said.  “But Children’s Advocacy Centers restore a child’s quality of life by connecting him or her with a team of professionals who recognize the hurt of abuse and are dedicated to providing help and protection.  These centers help children recover, while also ensuring the perpetrators of abuse face justice.”

The following organizations received funding to develop a children’s advocacy center:

The following organizations received funding based on a formula developed with the assistance from the Kansas Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers to fund existing programs and enhance or expand their services:

Finally, the Kansas Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers will receive $50,000 to provide training, technical assistance and networking for children's advocacy centers and to assist new organizations in developing CAC services.

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