The Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center is in need of Donations! Our Address is 135 W. 8th, Hays KS

The WKCAC is always in need of donations.  We serve children from 2 year to 18 years of age, both male and female.  Every child that is brought to the WKCAC receives a bag of items that they can take home with them.  Often, children are removed from their home with very little to nothing of their personal things creating more sadness in their life when there is already so much.  To see a child receive a WKCAC bag is like a child opening a Christmas present. It is magical and each item seems to be special to them.  Your donations are not only appreciated by WKCAC, but especially appreciated by the children.  Thank you for your interest in providing a child a little hope and a smile.   

Every bag contains a blanket, stuffed animal, educational/prevention information depending on age and hygiene items (such as: soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a comb/brush).  Other items that may be included in the bags are school supplies, pajamas, coloring books, toys, etc.

We have a difficult time with items for the teenage group (female & male)

Below is only a suggestion of items we give to the children:

• ·        Blankets
• ·        Stuffed animals (new or like new)
• ·        New small to medium toys
• ·        Educational Books, magazines  (English and/or Spanish)
• ·        Coloring Books  (English and/or Spanish)
• ·        Backpacks
• ·        School folders
• ·        Pencils, Sharpeners
• ·        Crayons, Color pencils, Markers
• ·        Small Hygiene products
• o   Toothbrush/toothpaste
• o   Brushes/Combs                                                                     
• o   Soap, shampoo & conditioners
• o   Lotions (the girls especially love the scented varieties)
• o   Deodorant for young men and women
• (OVER)
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• ·        Calculators
• ·        Pocket or wall calendars
• ·        Journals & pens
• ·        Notepads
• ·        Purses (every girl regardless of age loves a purse!)
• ·        Pajamas (the little ones really like getting these)
• ·        Small games, Packages of Cards, (Go fish, Uno, regular cards,)
• ·        MP3 players (we give these to the teenagers and can usually find non-name brands                         for around $25.00.  The kids really enjoy these)
• ·        Hair accessories
• ·        Make up for the teen girls
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• Winter Season:
• ·        Gloves
• ·        Scarves
• ·        Hats
• ·        Warm pajamas
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• Food Items:
• ·        Pre-packaged child snacks (ex: cookies, crackers, chips, etc.)
• ·        Pop (any flavor although Dr. Pepper & Mountain Dew are the favorites)
• ·        Bottled water
• ·        Nestle prepackaged chocolate milk