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Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Human Services, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: Formerly ywca wichita, the wichita family crisis center (wfcc) began operations in wichita, ks in 1907. Wfcc's mission is to eliminate domestic violence in our community by supporting survivors through shelter, education & advocacy.
Programs: The wichita family crisis center (wfcc) provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The wfcc offers a 24-hour hotline that provides immediate crisis intervention & safety planning services. Emergency shelter is available for victims of domestic violence & their children who are forced to flee their homes to escape abuse. Several outreach & community education programs are also offered through the wfcc. Each year, the wfcc provides safe housing, basic needs, court advocacy, medical advocacy, crisis & supportive counseling, domestic violence education, parenting classes, support groups, agency referrals & children's programming to nearly 1,300 individuals seeking support. All services provided by the wfcc are free & confidential, as well as provided from a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach.