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 900 children have come to the Center making reports of abuse. Many of those cases have resulted in arrests, warrants and convictions.
Please sign our guest book and become a friend to Heart to Heart
"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
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
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: Suzanne Robinson
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, McPherson Police Chief Robert McClarty, Assistant McPherson Police Chief Mike Terry
Marion County Board member: Dan Kinney, Hillsboro Police Chief
CAC Task force meeting, May 15, 2012, 12 noon, Law Enforcement training room
Movie Poster Auction Saturday, May 12, 2012. Doors open at 8:00 auction begins at 9:00AM. Chisholm Trail 8 movie theater located at the Chisholm Mall. Come on out for the fun fundraiser and help Heart to Heart.
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Heart to Heart has found itself in a very challenging position. Over the past 11 years, the City of Newton has provided Heart to Heart a home, rent and utility free. Due to the City's need for growth and expansion, the City now needs the space that Heart to Heart occupies. Here in lies the challenge; finding a new home and finding a way to pay for it. In order to maintain the program, the minimum amount of space needed is 900 sq. ft.
The search is on, we need help. Our funding is limited, do you know anyone who might help us out? The need for Heart to Heart grows each year. We are the grass roots for the investigation of child abuse and advocacy for child victims. If you can help, please contact Marlene at 284-6029.
Update
A new home has been found for Heart to Heart. Due to the generosity of the Masonic Lodge, Heart to Heart will be moving into 702 N. Main, Newton. There will be a lot of moving to do, some remodeling and some painting. If you can offer a hand, contact Marlene at 284-6029.
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The 4th Heart to Heart melodrama was a great success.
"The Great Newton Railroad Scam"
Provided audience participation and laughter for everyone. The Heart to Heart Players took to the stage at the Historic Fox Theater and showed their talents and dedication to Heart to Heart providing many hours of their time to make this the great fund raiser it was.
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316-284-6029