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06 Jul 2010 A Partnership worth noting...

Diana Schunn, Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County presents Mike Ramsay, General Manager, and Javier Reyes, Kitchen Manager, with a plaque of appreciation for Linkhäus’ commitment to ongoing support and partnership with the CAC! We look forward to the next Linkhäus/CAC event – coming soon!    

26 Jun 2010 Vote and help the CAC earn 250K

 CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF SEDGWICK COUNTY

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We’re asking you to help decide which 200 local charities share $5 million in donations from Chase Community Giving.
 

08 Jun 2010 Child Abuse Awareness and Understanding...

Lunch & Learn with the CAC

Alternative RSVP source  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F955CQT

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07 Jun 2010 TONIGHT...

It's time for a night on the town in support of the CAC at On The Border (west Wichita).  See the flyer below for details.

04 May 2010 Brews & Brats for Tots Huge Success...

 

As the crowd swelled, it became standing room only at the CAC/Linkhaus Brews & Brats for Tots fundraiser. Linkhaus staff circulated with trays of out-of-this-world gourmet hotdogs and bratwurst and taste tickling tator tots bedecked with everything from curry and radishes to a sweet & tangy salsa. There were even naked dogs available for the more tender of palettes and liquid libations flowed freely for those in need of a long cool drink. Through the generosity of Linkhaus, Dr. Eyster, Mike Ramsey, the Linkhaus Crew and, of course, the wonderful supporters of the CAC, the fundraiser was a huge success.

 – THANK YOU –

16 Apr 2010 CAC & Linkhaus join together to...

11 Mar 2010 Family FUN and Fundraising Too...

03 Feb 2010 Accessing the System...

Child abuse services, as it stands today, are scattered throughout Wichita. When reporting the abuse or victimization of a child, a parent might take their child to five or more different appointments at multiple locations in Wichita, usually spread over several days. At each appointment, the child will likely have to retell their story over and over...

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29 Jan 2010 CAC needs support

January 27, 2010 - front page news 

  

for complete story ... http://www.kansas.com/topstories/story/1154495.html 

The following day on the Editorial page of the Wichita Eagle...

Sustain child advocacy center

If the Child Advocacy Center of Sedwick County shuts down, it will be a casualty of apathy as well as the economy.

Because 31 other Kansas counties are served by eight accredited child advocacy centers, losing the long-sought local center also will leave a frustrating question:

What's wrong with Sedgwick County?

read more at http://www.kansas.com/781/story/1156299.html#ixzz0e1YGBUcA

 

  

 

24 Aug 2009 Click on Links Below to See ...

Ongoing Media Coverage

November 12, 2009

Wichita Eagle

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15 Jan 2009 Community Awareness on the Rise

With the close of the year, the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County saw a much-appreciated increase in community awareness and financial assistance. Strides in creating better understanding of the needs of child victims were made through lectures and presentations by the CACSC’s Executive Director, Diana Schunn. The Wichita Crime Commission, Sedgwick County Commissioners and Downtown Rotary Club were a few of the groups she met with. Local media called upon Diana as an expert in the field of child abuse. She provided expert commentary on such topics as child homicides in Sedgwick County, the CACSC’s role in caring for child victims, and defining "normal" emotional responses from child victims of abuse.

 

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05 Aug 2008 Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention

WHAT YOU CAN DO...

* Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of abuse and share your knowledge with others.

* Report suspected abuse or neglect.

* Write to elected officials and ask them to support policies and funding for child abuse prevention and intervention efforts.

* Encourage your daycare center, school or faith-based organization to print postive parenting tips in newsletters.

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