Stopping child abuse before it happens improves outcomes for children, families and society. KCSL helps create safe, healthy spaces where families can spend time together, support each other and thrive.
As the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, KCSL works to build awareness, educate, organize activities and lead advocacy efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Children thrive when families get the right support when and where they need it, without stigma and before a crisis. KCSL strengthens families, protects children and prevents child abuse and neglect through proven prevention programs.
When your family is facing a crisis, we’re here to help. KCSL provides short-term emergency child care when parents or caregivers are dealing with situations such as illness, family emergencies, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use treatment or other unexpected challenges. Our team also helps connect families with community resources, including food assistance, health services, child care support, employment resources and other programs that can help your family get back on its feet.
Program name: Crisis Nursery
Service area: Sedgwick County
Raising a young child can be overwhelming, especially when you’re facing additional challenges. KCSL offers free, personalized in-home support for expectant parents and families with children ages 0-3 who may benefit from extra guidance and encouragement. Our staff help with your child’s growth and connect you to local resources to help parents build strong, healthy relationships with their children and feel confident in their parenting journey.
Program name: Healthy Families Kansas™
Service area: 44 counties across the state
If you’re expecting a baby or raising a young child and have a history of substance use, we’re here to help. KCSL provides free, one-on-one support for expectant parents and families who have children up to age 5. Our staff meet with parents regularly in person to help you work toward recovery, reach your goals, connect with resources, and keep your family safe, healthy and together.
Program name: Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP)
Service area: Shawnee County
KCSL works with parents, hospitals, schools, child care providers and community organizations across Kansas to help children grow up safe, healthy and supported. Through educational programs, public awareness efforts and community partnerships, we provide families with information and resources on topics such as infant safety, healthy child development, positive parenting and child abuse prevention. We also work alongside local and statewide partners to strengthen communities and help prevent child abuse before it happens.
Programs include:
Service area: Statewide
99%
of children served through KCSL intensive services remain safely at home with their parent.
You can help make child abuse prevention a priority in Kansas and across the nation by getting involved in community activities and supporting policies that protect children and strengthen families. Consider reaching out to lawmakers to share why funding and programs for child abuse prevention matter.
We all play a role in supporting children, whether as neighbors, educators, caregivers or family members. Get involved with KCSL by volunteering, joining a local committee or serving on our board that focuses on prevention efforts. Together, we can strengthen families and protect children in our communities.
Providing a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow is one of the best investments we can make. Reach out to your local school district, faith-based communities and organizations about sponsoring classes for parents in your community. Think about becoming a mentor for new parents or consider sharing your knowledge on the subject with friends, family and neighbors.
Children thrive with the support of engaged communities and nurturing families. Familiarize yourself with the resources available in your community then share your knowledge with vulnerable children and families in your area. To learn more about the services in your area, call 1-800-CHILDREN.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 1-800-922-5330.
87%
of KCSL parents increased family functioning.
Have questions about how we can support your family? Contact us today!
Call (877) 530-5275 to speak to someone about our services.