By creating Heart to Heart, children who had been abused could come to a center that was built child friendly and with resources available for the child and the child's family. Heart to Heart relies on a multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Instead of numerous interviews by various agencies, those agencies joined in a team effort so the child would be interviewed by only one person. It is the goal of Heart to Heart to provide the necessary services, resources and compassion for children and the families who come to the center reporting abuse.
Since opening the doors at Heart to Heart in August 2001, over 800 children have come to the Center making reports of abuse. Many of those cases have resulted in arrests, warrants and convictions.
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"When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it's bottomless, that it doesn't have any resolution, that this heart is huge, vast, and limitless. You begin to discover how much warmth and gentleness is there, as well as how much space."
Pema Chodron
"We cannot hold a torch to light anothers path without brightening our own"
Ben Sweetland
The hard work and dedication by Erin Rousseau and her friends helped provide Heart to Heart with needed funding. Thanks to all who came out and contributed to Heart to Heart.
See more photos at "fund raising"
See more photos on "fund raising".
To Report Child abuse and Neglect in Kansas call:
800-922-5330
Parenting Questions?
Call the Kansas Children's Service League Parent Helpline
800-332-6278
2008 Heart to Heart Awards
Awards were given out to those who made a difference for the Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center in 2008. The awards were presented at the "Just Desserts" and was well attended. Those awarded were:
Judge Ted Ice
Sherry Nuehring
Dan Suderman
Captain Mike Terry
Our heart felt thanks for all you have done for the Center and for your compassion you have for the Children of our community
501 C 3 Non Profit Organization
201 E 6th
Newton, Kansas 67114
316-284-6029
Member of the National Children's Alliance
Director: Marlene Beeson
Family Advocate: Kay Perkins
Founder: Sheriff T. Walton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Gloria Arellano
Vice President: Judge Ted Ice
Treasurer: Steve Owens
Secretary: Amber Simmons
Board Member: Barry Powell
Board Member: Darrel Conrade
Board Member: James Daily, Newton Police Chief
Board Member: Miguel Valdez
Board Member: Sheriff T. Walton
McPherson County Board member: County Attorney David Page
Marion County Board member: Dan Kinney, Hillsboro Police Chief
CAC Task force meeting
February 16, 12:00 noon at City Hall
There were plenty of desserts and lots of good conversation on "Just Desserts" night. If you missed this one, then make sure you don't miss the next one.
Read about the award winners under "fun stuff"
Heart to Heart and the Pie Eating contestPies were being eaten and a contest was observed. Heart to Heart sponsored the Chisholm Trail festival pie eating contest for both children and adults. It was great fun for those who participated and for those who watched.
SUPPORT SESSIONS
For some of the children and families that come to Heart to Heart, they need support to get through the issues of what they have been faced with. Marlene has developed a support program call "Circle of Friends". This program also takes place at the Center. Child victims need to know they are not alone and that there is a support system for them. Not only do the children, who have become victims of abuse, need outside support, but their families as well may need support also. If you feel you could benefit from the "Circle of Friends", please contact Marlene at Heart to Heart. You can call, 284-6029 or you can stop by the Center and speak with Marlene.
Judy Coder and her band visited the Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center on April 12th.
We were glad to show them the center and tell them about the vital work that goes on at Heart to Heart.
316-284-6029