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ABOUT SUNFLOWER HOUSE

Sunflower House is a non-profit that was founded in 1977. It is a non-residential children’s advocacy and abuse prevention center serving Johnson and Wyandotte counties. The questions, “What would I want for my child if he or she were abused?” and “How can we stop the cycle of child abuse” drive every decision made at Sunflower House. The agency addresses abuse and neglect through a comprehensive approach, engaging children, parents, child-serving professionals and the community.

Sunflower House is an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance. Accreditation through this national affiliate ensures adherence to best practice standards of its federally recognized multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigations.

 

 

 

OUR MISSION

Our mission at Sunflower House is to protect children in our community from physical and sexual abuse through education, advocacy, forensic, medical and therapeutic services.

OUR VISION

Our vision at Sunflower House is to see safe children thriving in nurturing families and communities.

Sunflower House, a Children’s Advocacy Center, is a place for children to be interviewed after a report of child abuse has been made. We work with the police and child protective service social workers to talk with children in our safe and child-centered location.

OUR GOALS:

Do the best we can to find out what happened.
Make the investigation process as comfortable as possible for both you and your child.
Explain the child protection and legal systems.
Assist with scheduling your child for a thorough, specialized medical evaluation.

 

Children are referred to Sunflower House when allegations of sexual or physical abuse have been made. Our specially trained, forensic interviewers interview children in rooms that are wired to electronically record the child’s statement. Often the recorded interview is used in further investigation or for prosecution in a court of law. Referrals are accepted from law enforcement agencies or the Department for Children and Families (DCF).

Many times children need a comprehensive medical evaluation. Sunflower House staff will assist families in scheduling these exams with pediatricians specifically trained in child sexual and physical abuse.

After forensic interviews, children are surprised with the opportunity to choose a stuffed animal, book or toy from our Bear Showcase. Each is donated to Sunflower House by community members and supporters. Please visit our wish list if you’d like to donate an item.