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Topeka, Kan. -April 27, 2018- (Pictured from left) Sen. Schmidt, Rep. Waymaster, Rep. Wolfe Moore and Sen. Kelly pose after receiving their Distinguished Service to Kansas Children award. Recipients of KCSL’s Distinguished Service award are identified throughout Kansas as individuals who have displayed the citizenship, community and school service, scholarship and common sense characteristics that make them quality individuals. KCSL honors bipartisan group of legislators at 125th Annual Meeting Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) awarded State Senator Laura Kelly, Senator Vicki Schmidt, Representative and Representative with the Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award at KCSL’s 125th Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Ceremony April 27. Last year, these four legislators helped secure $3 million in federal funding to expand KCSL’s intensive home visitation model, Healthy Families Kansas, uplifting overburdened families and preventing child abuse and neglect. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

3 5 6 7 SUCCESS CORNER: LOCAL ARTISTS STATE RESOLUTIONS DID YOU KNOW? HEALTHY FAMILIES DONATE TALENT FOR CAP MONTH Westar donates $18k

“KCSL has taught me Two “Chair”ish our Legislators signed how to succeed and Children auction events Resolutions for the not give up...If you displayed local talents first time recognizing need help, they’re while helping KCSL April as Child Abuse there for you,” Araceli children and families. Prevention Month. said.

SPRING/SUMMER 2018 VOL. 125 NO. 1 BOARD of From the DIRECTORS President’s Desk 2018-2019

EMPORIA LIBERAL Derek Harvey, Sheri King Dear Friends, Ex-Officio NORTON Cyrilla Petracek th Karen Griffiths, In preparation for KCSL’s 125 Anniversary Celebrations this summer and autumn, Teresa Maley, 2nd Vice-Chair* Secretary* I have spent time reviewing our honorable and charitable service legacy for TOPEKA Kansas children and parents. I was reassured to see how our mission, “To Protect EL DORADO Vince Avila, and Promote the Well-Being of Children,” has endured over the decades despite Mary Martha Good st 1 Vice-Chair* overwhelming odds against survival. The core values and beliefs from the early Lisa Brown GARDEN CITY years expressed in the words and writings of our founder, O.S. Morrow, continue Zachary Schultz, Tom Krebs At-Large Margaret La Rue, to set the standard today: Chair* HUTCHINSON Chris Noack • Every child deserves a safe, loving and nurturing family. Dan Dejmal Mary Peterson • Children should be raised close to kin, family and the communities they know. INDEPENDENCE WICHITA • Family homes are better for raising children than institutions regardless of the Donnie Fuqua, Mike Blake, Ex-officio Ex-Officio child’s needs. Judge Jeffrey Gettler, Brad Heyen, • Prevention of harm (abuse) is always a smarter strategy than helping later. At-Large Treasurer* • A child feels supported when their parent is supported. KANSAS CITY Jean Hogan • The health and education of children should not be left to chance. Randy Steinert METRO • Visiting children and parents in their homes is necessary to ensure safety and Carol Bailey, PRESIDENT/CEO health. At-Large Dona Booe Melinda Duckworth • Partnerships with donors, volunteers, businesses and government bring Chad Heggem strength to our work. • Faith, hope and love are the gifts given us that sustain our mission. *Denotes Executive Committee Member Our mission is noble with a documented profound impact on all levels of society through quality services. I also discovered during my review of our history an even more important reoccurring theme over the years. Trust. From the voices LOCATIONS of children and parents served, volunteers, donors, journalists, business partners and employees recorded in these articles, papers and interviews, a constant reiteration of their confidence sounded. Trust is the one thing common in every CIMARRON 600 N 2nd St (620) 855.3889 type of successful relationship. For 125 years, it is the one thing leading us to success and prosperity in every facet of our work. EMPORIA 215 W 6th, Ste 209 (620) 340.0408 GARDEN CITY 705 Ballinger (620) 276.3232 We chose “Ordinary Miracles with Extraordinary Outcomes” as the theme for 603 E Cedar (620) 272.9611 our celebrations in 2018. Trust that lasts generations is perhaps the extraordinary 4101 E Hwy 50 #531 (620) 276.4323 outcome we celebrate. It is through these trusting relationships that the everyday 121 W Walnut (620) 805.1460 type of ordinary miracles come to pass at KCSL. 4101 E Hwy 50 #620 (620) 277.7148 GREAT BEND 3520 Lakin Ave, Ste 107 (620) 603.8442 • We find the right family for a child who cannot remain safely with their parents; HUGOTON 304 E 6th (620) 544.7016 • We recognize and celebrate the strengths of every child and youth when HUTCHINSON 129 W 2nd Ave, Ste E (620) 664.5000 overlooked by others; INDEPENDENCE 201 N Penn. Ave, Ste 307 (877) 530.5275 • We mitigate the risk of child abuse by reaching out early to help struggling parents do better; LEOTI 108 W Broadway (620) 375.4933 • We stand by families in their homes and communities advocating for LIBERAL 50 Village Plaza (620) 624.9220 meaningful change that improves lives; and 836 S Jordan (620) 626.5339 • Even when hope is diminished, we never lose faith that the love of friends will NEWTON 215 S Pine St, Ste 314 (316) 333.1888 see us through. OVERLAND PARK 6025 Metcalf Ln, Ste 300 (913) 371.2220 PITTSBURG 100 S Broadway St, Ste 201 (620) 875.0078 Be a part of the extraordinary and join us for our 125th Anniversary Celebrations! A SATANTA 603 Tecumseh Ave (620) 290.9028 schedule of upcoming events is available on the back page of Kids View. Thank TOPEKA 3545 SW 5th (785) 274.3100 you for helping us embark on the next 125 years of ordinary miracles! (Center for Restorative Ed.) (785) 438.6800 200 SE 40th With Appreciation, ULYSSES 921 N College (620) 356.4180 837 N Baughman, Room E (620) 424.4320 WICHITA 1365 N Custer (316) 942.4261 Dona Booe, President/CEO 2 (Outpatient Mental Health) (316) 686.6671 Success Corner: HEALTHY FAMILIES LYON COUNTY Meet Araceli, Julio and Yaiden Although many 15-year-old girls feel like adults, most are enjoying their early teens adjusting to high school, spending time with friends and possibly dating. Araceli, however, had much more on her mind at this age. She was preparing to raise a child with her boyfriend, Julio.

“We felt very scared when we found out I was pregnant,” Araceli said. “We were shocked but once we saw the ultrasound, we got really excited.”

In the beginning, Araceli and Julio had very little support. They immediately started searching for local resources in Emporia to help them on their new journey of parenthood. When the couple learned about KCSL’s Healthy Families, they enrolled.

“Since I got pregnant at a young age, I had no clue what was coming,” Araceli said. “I didn’t know the basics of how to care Emporia, Kan. -February 2018- Araceli and Julio enjoy an evening together for my own child.” with their son Yaiden (center) during a Family Time event. KCSL’s Healthy Families host several gatherings throughout the year to bring program families together and promote quality bonding and attachment activities. Although she admits Healthy Families has helped her family, Araceli still had her struggles. After giving birth to her son, education and have been very successful with the program,” Yaiden, she felt unmotivated and didn’t attend school for a few Harder said. “They are self-sufficient and excellent advocates months. Lisa Harder, KCSL family engagement coordinator for for themselves and Yaiden.” Healthy Families and Araceli’s home visitor at the time, along with Julio and Araceli’s family encouraged her to continue high In March, Araceli, Julio and Yaiden were featured on WIBW-TV school. Eventually, Araceli decided to persist in her schooling for a story highlighting two KCSL families who are outstanding and even graduated with her class in 2017. examples of Healthy Families participants. “It was exciting, sharing our story and being recognized as a “KCSL has taught me how to succeed and not give up,” Araceli successful family,” Araceli said. said. “They give you a lot of opportunities and support. If you need help, they’re there for you.” As for the future, Araceli has applied to attend Emporia State University in the fall to pursue a nursing degree, and Julio Now, Araceli and Julio live in their own home and feel has dreams of starting his own business one day. The couple confident in their abilities. Yaiden, now 2 years old, is ahead also has plans to marry and is optimistic about Yaiden starting in his development, Julio works full-time as a carpenter and school soon. All three are set to graduate from the Healthy Araceli stays at home to take care of their son. Families program later this year.

“They are receptive to Healthy Families information and “I just want a happy life,” Araceli said.

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3 CONTINUED FROM COVER The ceremony was held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka and also honored outgoing and new KCSL Board Directors and Foundation Trustees, staff milestone anniversaries and Hall of Fame awards in Staff Achievement and Outstanding Volunteer Service. Senior Vice President of Generation and Marketing at Westar Energy and KCSL Foundation Trustee John Bridson was awarded the 2018 Board Leadership Award. Bridson has demonstrated leadership at KCSL for more than seven years. His achievements include giving volunteer hours on KCSL’s Topeka Community Leadership and Development Council (CLDC), introducing KCSL to Westar Foundation and Westar employees who give generously to KCSL in many ways, organizing holiday gifts from Westar employees and much more.

Topeka, Kan. -April 27, 2018- After receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Service This year’s Honorary Trustee Emeritus status was given award, Sandy Simonich watches a special message from her daughter, Gail to Aileen and Archie DeBruce of Ulysses, Gwen Sevart of Cozadd. Cozadd is also KCSL’s director of children and family services. (From left) Simonich and KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe. Wichita and Robert Wunsch of Kingman. The Hilda Dyer Staff Achievement was awarded to Michelle Reichart. Reichart worked at KCSL for nine years. She started as a parent and “In 2018, we celebrate 125 years of service protecting youth educator and, although her roles changed within KCSL’s and promoting the well-being of children, and in that time, Prevent Child Abuse Kansas programs, Reichart always there have been some amazing legislators like Senator used a great sense of humor and adventure to tackle any Kelly, Senator Schmidt, Representative Waymaster and responsibilities given to her. Sandy Simonich received the Representative Wolfe Moore who have made lasting impacts Glenna Van Metre Outstanding Volunteer Service award for in the lives of children and families,” said KCSL President her work on KCSL’s Kansas City CLDC. Simonich has helped and CEO Dona Booe. “As we embark on our next 125 years, KCSL with an array of things like securing Red Stocking we look forward to celebrating many more successes in the Breakfast auction items, soliciting sponsorships and advising reduction of child abuse and neglect.” KCSL program staff on family recruitment and retention. Open House Celebrates KCSL’s Anniversary, Healthy Families Expansion On June 14, KCSL’s Overland Park staff and Community Leadership and Development Council (CLDC) kicked off our 125th Anniversary celebrations with an Open House. Guests visited the new office and learned about our Healthy Families program, which has recently expanded to serve 18 counties. Our honorary hosts were State Senator Pat Pettey, Representative Linda Gallagher and Representative . We appreciate all who attended including Representative Melissa Rooker, Representative , long-time KCSL supporter and Overland Park, Kan. -June 14, 2018- (Pictured from left) Sen. Petty; Rep. Rooker; KCSL Healthy Families Asst. Honorary Trustee Emeritus Mary Dobbins and local partners and community Director Jamie VanCompernolle; CLDC members Carol members. Bailey and FOX 4 Reporter Matt Stewart

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Leland would like a family that is active and willing to support him in all his interests. He likes to stay busy playing baseball, You and basketball and soccer. He also likes art and crossword puzzles. Leland loves to build with Legos, a hobby he is very good at! His A Child favorite school subject is math. Leland is polite and well-mannered. A family that can provide patience, consistency and structure is ideal. Most of all, Leland needs a family that will be there for him no matter what. 4 Artists, volunteers work to help families at “Chair”ish fundraisers INDEPENDENCE, KS KCSL hosted the second annual “Chair”ish our Children event in Independence April 14. Local artists designed children’s chairs highlighting different holidays for the live auction. The event also included a free Chris Cakes breakfast made available through a generous donation from Westar Energy. Despite the cold weather, this year’s event drew a larger crowd.

“We loved being able to tell more people about the important work we do and raise funds for our local services,” said Erin Bunn, Healthy Families supervisor in Independence. Independence, Kan. -April 14, 2018- KCSL Board member and The Independence community raised Independence Community Leadership $6,100 for local KCSL programs and services and Development Council Chair Donnie Fuqua and daughter Piper including Healthy Families, an increase of have the winning bid to take home the over $1,000 from the previous year. Birthday chair. Piper celebrated her birthday this year volunteering for the event. LIBERAL, KS KCSL held another “Chair”ish our Children event in Liberal May 5 at the Liberal Country Club. The evening event began with a social hour followed by dinner and a live auction of chairs painted by local student, amateur and professional artists. The auction raised $3,900 benefiting KCSL’s child abuse prevention programs and Head Start and Early Head Start services in Seward County.

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877-457-5430 Sabrina is a creative and talented girl. She likes to sing and wants to be a famous musician when she grows up. Some of her adoptkskids.org favorite hobbies include cooking, riding her bike and watching funny videos on YouTube. She does well in school and enjoys AdoptKansasKids making new friends. Sabrina is proud of her personal achievements. She needs a family that can spend one-on-one time with her. Sabrina deserves a @AdoptKSKids loving and supportive family who will always be there for her no matter what. 5 State Resolutions generate new awareness for CAP Month MemorialARCHIE DEBRUCE Gifts For the first time, Resolutions were signed by the Kansas Senate and House of Thomas M. & Mary Bloch Gary Boldt Representatives April 5 recognizing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Cheryl L. Holland Larry & Virginia Kepley (CAP) Month. State Michael & Janet Long Donald & Ruth Ann Hickok Tom & Marieta Hauser Lisa M. & Scott A. Knoll Senators Pat Pettey Jim & Donna Schaffer Gary E. & Kimbra Beachner and Mary Jo Taylor Donald & Karen Young Calvin M. & Rita Hall Mary R. Anderson Richard & Mary Lou Pickler spoke as vases of Madison & Patricia Traster Norman C. & Sharon K. Guettermann blue pinwheels were Shirley A. Tillotson Jerald W. & Sharon K. Phelps Leo E. Morton Kelly & Pamela J. Gindlesberger displayed throughout Rebecca L. Cox M E. Cloyd the Senate room. State Tony & Rita Gee Lynn Teeter Eli & Melody Haskett Alice L. Frey Representative Brenda Terry D. & Lana Anderson Steven E. & Mary Grigg Dietrich presented the Jerry C. & Holly Brown Harold D. & Wanda Swanson Esther Walker Sharon Nagel House Resolution and Kimball Law Firm Eli & Melody Haskett arranged for pinwheels Kansas Grain & Feed Association Peter & Carol Powell Marianne & Joseph Sullivan Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation to be placed on each representative’s desk.

DOROTHY PEREZ KCSL along with the Tim & Lisa Doty Paul & Carol Fultz Kansas Department for Topeka, Kan. -April 5, 2018- (Pictured from left) KCSL President & Curby V. & Lois Goering Gregory S. & Lanette Stice CEO Dona Booe poses with Rep. Brenda Dietrich after the House Parsons State Hospital & Marjorie Troy Children and Families Resolution for CAP Month. Training Center J. A. & Roxie Baker Claudia Cornell Gary D. & Martha Brennecke (DCF) kicked off the Charles & Alice Schettler Roy V. & Charlotte Urban awareness month with a pinwheel planting event at the State Capitol Building in Glennon F. & Jane Parish Josephine Hernandez Robert Perez Armando L. & Linda K. Fleming Topeka. Governor Jeff Colyer, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, DCF Secretary Galen & Sandy Manners Vanessa & Greg Perez Gina Meier-Hummel, KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe, DCF Social Worker Tina Kenny Wilson Roy H. & Emma Lou Meier Jeff & Tammy Padgett Calvin & Starla Schnoebelen Westbay and children from the Adventures in Early Learning Center participated Ruby Johns Brenda Lehmer in “Pinwheels for Prevention” April 3. The event highlighted the dedication L.D. & Christine Curran Karl & Peggy Urban Nancy E. Bolt David & Leann Stowers of Kansas social workers and emphasized a community-based approach to Barbara Mosier Michael D. & Jewell F. Reed preventing child abuse. Gov. Coyler also signed the state proclamation for CAP Cinda Thompson Marlene Carson Jesse & Arlene Patrick Ronnie & Debora Wolverton Month. Shirley Chalker John & Judy Olson Darren & Pamela Blackburn Wall Funeral Homes Inc. Lewis & Wanda Hevel Parsons Foursquare Church KCSL hosted more events throughout the month, starting with Wear Blue Day David & Janet Olson John & Sheri Spare April 6 and Family Fun Day at Sedgwick County Zoo April 7. On social media, the Jeanette Chavez Ray & Becky Jacquinot Marlene K. Seller Charles & Gertrude Tucker hashtag #GreatChildhoods was used this year to generate a discussion about Carla F. Burke Neil & Denise Frihart the importance of prevention programs. Phillip A. & Sharon Boring Peter M. Carrillo Robert D. Keal Milton Chuck & Diane Vrlich

KATIE ROSE MALONE Head Start celebrates staff Ken & Pam Alexander Dick & Linda Thornburg Brian J. & Sandra L. Brungardt Scott & Sandy Griffith Susan & Denny Koch Susan K. Peterson achievements Clarion Woods Bunko Sue & Bob Fackler Jennie & Jim Rose On May 25, KCSL’s Head Start and a successful year for the programs Early Head Start programs held their and enjoyed food and entertainment. BRENDA ASCHER first year-end staff event at Church KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe Dave & Marie Pinick of the Nazarene in Garden City. and KCSL Board of Directors Chair Staff received awards, celebrated Margaret La Rue also attended. Mary Strampher, Early Head Start family MIA NORTON engagement coordinator, was honored Hew & Judy Goodpasture for her 20 years of service to KCSL and accepted the Employee of the Year ILA SCHMIDT award. Esperanza Ribota, Head Start Fidelity Bank facilities coordinator, was given the Leadership Award for her outstanding performance and crucial role in KCSL’s collaboration with Bright Start in Liberal. Employees also participated in improvisational activities, a photo Garden City, Kan. -May 25, 2018- King me! KCSL booth, guided meditation, cookie staff enjoy a game of larger checkers during the year-end celebration. decorating and sand art. 6 Did You Know?

Westar Donates $18k to BHF program, zoo admission On June 27, members of the coalition’s Community Westar Energy employees presented a check for $18,000 Awareness Workgroup held a press conference officially to KCSL March 21. The majority of the gift went to KCSL’s announcing the project’s accomplishments and goals. Building Healthy Families program, and a portion of it provided admission and lunch for Sedgwick County Healthy KCSL serves as the lead agency for WCCAP, a collective Families participants at the Family Fun Day at the Zoo April 7. impact group with more than 116 representatives from 65 We are grateful for the support Westar has given KCSL over organizations. the years. New offices accommodate Healthy Families expansion Two new offices opened in Newton and Great Bend this spring as part of the Healthy Families program expansion. Teams at these offices will serve Harvey, Butler and Barton counties. Staff in the new locations are finishing training and will begin the recruitment process to enroll families in services soon.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to return to Harvey County and expand our services statewide to help new families struggling with parenting challenges,” said Kelly Hayes, Director of Healthy Families at KCSL.

Community National Bank collects needed items for families in Independence Outpatient Mental Health utilizes new technology to Staff at Community National Bank and Trust in Independence enhance patient care, delivery collected baby items from February to April. The bank A Telehealth system has been implemented for services donated the items along with $300 to KCSL to benefit in our mental health program in Wichita. KCSL Clinical families who participate in our Healthy Families program in Supervisor Lura Borsdorf, LSCSW, RPT-S, participated in Montgomery, Labette and Neosho Counties. Thank you for software training June 8. Telehealth will allow clients to supporting KCSL children and families in the Independence attend medication follow-up and therapy appointments area! virtually from their homes. This will be beneficial for families, who have limited access to reliable transportation, to Another successful Topeka Gives maintain continuity of care. Thank you Topeka! You donated over $12,000 to KCSL at Topeka Gives this year! Donors made Topeka Gives Head Start support group focus on Fatherhood a success on June 5 raising $597,421.19 in one day to Former KCSL Head Start parent Luie Orozco facilitated a support 165 Topeka-area organizations including KCSL. We new fatherhood event for parents who currently participate are grateful to our supporters and the Topeka Community in the program in Garden City. Attendees discussed the Foundation for hosting this fun day of giving. Special thanks importance of being an active father, the struggles of being to our Topeka Community Leadership and Development a single parent and co-parenting strategies. Orozco plans to Council members, event chair Cec Mariani-McCurry and lead more fatherhood events during the next school year. Lacey Bisnett, Tom Krebs, Mischa McHenry and Gail Cozadd for managing the booth. How will you CLICK for Babies? KCSL needs knitters, crocheters and volunteers to help with Promise 1000 increases funding for Johnson Co. families a special campaign. The annual CLICK for Babies campaign Healthy Families Johnson County received a funding aims to increase awareness of the dangers of shaking a increase from Promise 1000 to $60,000 for the 2018-2019 baby. You can: KNIT or crochet newborn-size caps or TELL grant year. Promise 1000 connects families within the Kansas new parents, grandparents and others about CLICK for City region to agencies like KCSL with special training to Babies, the Period of PURPLE Crying® and Shaken Baby provide in-home support and is an initiative of the United Syndrome. Learn more at clickforbabies.org. Way of Greater Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. WCCAP launches Safe Haven project The Wichita Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (WCCAP) is Recently, this program also received a $15,000 grant from completing its Safe Haven project to implement Safe Haven the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation and a donation of locations at all Sedgwick County fire and police stations, $6,409 from the Kappa Delta-Zeta Epsilon at the University area hospitals and the health department. Safe Havens are of Kansas. Nationally, Kappa Delta has long been a designed to protect newborn children from injury and death supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America and locally caused by abandonment and allow caregivers to relinquish donates to the state chapters like KCSL. infants up to 60 days-old without criminal prosecution. 7 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

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