Wichita Children's Home

March is Women’s History Month and the perfect opportunity to honor Catherine Garver and the twenty visionary women who established the Wichita Children’s Home. Over 136 years ago, they created a safe place where “children might be left and sheltered in an emergency.” Today, their legacy lives on as the Wichita Children’s Home continues to provide emergency, temporary, and residential care for children and youth in our community. These remarkable women saw a need and united to make a difference. We’re confident they would be proud of the impact their efforts continue to have. #womenshistorymonth

When our trained Street Outreach Service staff answer a Safe Place hotline call, they work quickly to address immediate safety concerns and connect youth with the resources they need? In the past year, the Safe Place response team answered 138 hotline calls, providing critical support to those in need. #safeplace

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National Safe Place is celebrated yearly during March. Safe Place is a nationwide outreach and prevention program designed to help youth in crisis. With over 20,000 locations across the U.S. proudly displaying the yellow and black Safe Place sign, this symbol has become a beacon of help and safety for young people everywhere. Local businesses, community organizations, convenience stores, fire stations, schools, public transportation, and libraries all play a crucial role in connecting young people to the supportive services they need. #safeplace #help #streetoutreach

March is National Social Worker’s Month! Behind every youth’s story at the Wichita Children’s Home is the hard work and unwavering care of our social workers. From supporting youth in crisis to helping them heal and thrive, their compassion and dedication are the foundation for us to achieve our mission. We are celebrating them—not just for a day but all month long! #nationalsocialworksersmonth #socialworkers

Gerard House is Wichita Children’s Home residential maternity group home for youth in foster care or at risk of homelessness, offering a secure, health-focused start for pregnant and parenting teens (ages 10-21) and their babies. We provide: ? Residential care, pre-and post-natal support, and parenting education ? Life skills training, nutritional education, and support for healthy pregnancy and delivery ? On-site daycare for children while parents attend school, work, or receive services We give teens and their babies the support they need to thrive, fostering healthy attachments and bright futures. #parentingteens #pregnantteens #residentialgrouphome

BRIDGES, our transitional residential therapeutic care program, provides fully furnished apartments on the WCH campus for youth (ages 16-22) who are experiencing homelessness, are pregnant or parenting, are survivors of trafficking, or are living in unsafe conditions. With 24/7 trauma-informed support, BRIDGES helps residents build a path toward independence. We provide: ? Safe, furnished apartments and a supportive community atmosphere ? Personalized case management, life planning, and mentorship ? Educational and career support, substance abuse resources, and transportation assistance ? Guidance on healthy relationships and community support BRIDGES equips youth with the tools and confidence to successfully transition to independent living. #homelessyouth #childrenshomes #community

CrossRoads, part of our youth anti-homelessness initiative, provides a safe, low-barrier space for youth in crisis (24 and under) who are experiencing homelessness, have run away, or are at risk of trafficking and exploitation. CrossRoads provides essential services to help meet their immediate needs. We provide: ? Comfortable rooms and gathering spaces for relaxation and support ? Food, hygiene supplies, showers, clothing, and laundry facilities ? Free Wi-Fi and access to computers ? Health care services and transportation for mental health and substance abuse referrals Our 30-plus-day program helps youth develop long-term goals for safe, stable housing, education, and employment and see the possibility of a path to a brighter future. #antihomelessnes #youthsupport #supportservices

At Wichita Children’s Home, we know that when children arrive in Police protective custody, it can be overwhelming and scary. That’s why we create a warm, supportive environment where they immediately feel safe and cared for. We provide the following: ? A playroom with toys and games to help them relax and be children. ? Comfortable rooms for rest or quiet time to process their emotions. ? Clothes, shoes, and other essentials so they have what they need. We help children and teens move from fear and confusion to a space where they feel safe and supported—showing them that hope, and care are always within reach. #childrenshomes

Wichita Children’s Home is looking for passionate professionals to join our team and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young adults. We are currently hiring for the following positions: ?Human Trafficking Mental Health Specialist – Help support survivors of human trafficking by providing therapeutic services, coordinating clinical care, and training staff. Requires three years of experience in adolescent mental health and a master’s degree (license preferred). ?Kidzcope Bereavement Program Director – Lead grief support services for children and caregivers, providing education and resources on loss and trauma. Requires a master’s in social work, nursing, or psychology and experience in bereavement care. If you or someone you know is looking to make a difference, visit our website to learn more and apply today! https://wch.org/employment #WichitaChildrensHome #NowHiring