I have seen statistics stating that as high as 80% of trafficked youth have been in the child welfare system. To me, this says one thing: we need to do a better job of supporting foster agencies, foster parents and foster youth.
I have seen statistics stating that as high as 80% of trafficked youth have been in the child welfare system. To me, this says one thing: we need to do a better job of supporting foster agencies, foster parents and foster youth.
A little over two years ago there was a human trafficking case profiled in the Wichita Eagle. The case involved a 13 year old victim. Her story was the catalyst for ICT S.O.S.. Today her story helped to change the laws in our state. Written and verbal testimony given in support of this bill cited her […]
This year we are proud to once again support efforts to stock the shelves for a couple of our favorite local agencies serving at-risk, homeless and runaway youth in our city. This population is at great risk for being exploited. Please consider picking up a few items off of these lists while you are doing […]
Making "The OZ" from James Wilson on Vimeo. My wonderful friend, James, was at both work days helping and shooting photos for this time-lapse video. Such a fun look at the project from start to finish! To volunteer at The OZ, please contact Beth Thummel, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Wichita Children's Home.
Wow! What an amazing day yesterday was! More than 150 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Day volunteering their time, energy and talents to get the center ready to open for business. Here are some pictures from the day: You can also view these photos and tag yourself in them on the ICT S.O.S. […]
Monday Jan 30th, 2012 Mead's Corner will host a special night of music, prayer and conversation about human trafficking. https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/171410072966181/ A special offering will be taken at the event to benefit the Youth Resource Center staffed by the Wichita Children's Home. Donations will help to purchase items still needed for the center. If you'd […]
We have our monthly meeting on Tuesday evening 1/10/12 at 6pm. We'll meet at the new youth resource center at 1157 N. Emporia. There are still some items needed for the opening of the resource center and we'll discuss that. We'll also hear from the CASA program about how we can help as court […]
Whew! Hope everyone survived the madness of the holidays! Our members have been very busy and generous in helping others around the community this season. Donations of gifts, time and service were given to: Carpenter Place Wichita Children's Home (Youth Resource Center) Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County/EMCU THANK YOU!! Looking forward to 2012- here's what's […]
Despite some construction delays- we are on pace and amazing things are happening at the Homeless Youth Resource Center! We now have a move-in date set. This will be our next work day, NOT Dec. 17th as we originally planned. Check out Volunteer Kansas and sign up to help! http://www.volunteerkansas.org/Opportunities/Opportunity/337:Extreme_Makeover_Day_for_Youth_Resource_Center Keep watching our Facebook page […]
The center is coming along! The contractors are in there now doing the heavy duty stuff. Good news/Bad news: the opening date is probably going to be delayed BUT, the end result is going to be even better than we had planned. The details are coming together for the flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets and countertops, […]
ICT SOS is a grassroots non-profit, founded in Wichita, whose mission is to connect the organizations who work directly with victims of human trafficking with members of the community who are compelled to help. Through this link, our community has an outlet to donate items, raise awareness of the sex trafficking issue and educate our children about safety. Contact us today to learn how to help. Or check out our get involved page to find out how to help the victims of sex trafficking.
