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Citizens For Change, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit Corporation located in Wichita, Kansas. Though located in Kansas we are aware the problems families face are not unique to just Kansas. Indeed they are global. We are an organization comprised of volunteers who are committed to the endeavor of Family Advocacy. While we realize there are true instances where a child should be removed from their homes we find that most times this is simply just not the case. We provide moral support for families that find themselves "caught in the system".

Our mission is to work diligently for reform of the system that causes far more harm than good to children and families. Our goal is to educate and inform families on what to expect and as to what "can" happen while dealing with the courts, the attorneys, the child protection agency and its private contractors. With the education comes the knowledge thus giving the families the ability to "take control of their cases" and hopefully have their children returned to their home and/or biological family as quickly as possible. We strongly believe a child should at the very least be placed with their biological family not with strangers. A child’s world is totally destroyed when all things familiar are removed from their existence.

June 19, 2008 - Critics call for SRS secretary to resign.
To read the article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25275214/
Questionaire for SRS Audit
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Deadline for submission is
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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June 19, 2008 - Advocacy group seeks resignation of Kansas SRS chief.
To read the article: http://www.kansas.com/457/story/439728.html

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June 19, 2008 - SRS head backs off of "bullied" comment.
To read the article: http://www.kansas.com/news/story/439435.html

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June 17, 2008 - Don Jordan makes statement.
Stmt_Don_Jordan_06-17-2008.pdf

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June 11, 2008 - PRESS RELEASE -
FAMILY ADVOCATES CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF SRS
Read the Press Release: CFC_Press_Release_06-11-2008.pdf

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On March 18, 2008 Citizens For Change attended their annual "collaborator's meeting" with the Kansas Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Don Jordan. Read more on this subject at http://www.kansas.com/news/local/story/428256.html

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On February 11, 2008 Kansas state Senator Julia Lynn filed a resolution that offers Native Americans a formal apology for centuries of mistreatment by the state of Kansas. Citizens For Change president Vickie Burris responds. Read more on this subject at: http://www.commonsenseindependent.com

**Upcoming Events**
Citizens For Change Public Forum Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 1:00pm Spirit One Christian Center 1515 E. Harry Wichita, Kansas Read Flyer Here Support Group Meetings - 6:00pm - 8:00pm 840 N. Gow, Wichita, KS 67203 (316) 945-0858 Thursday, July 17, 2008

NCCPR's report on Kansas and a press release asking the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families, to investigate the failure of SRS to report large numbers of entries into care of AFCARS. We have provided the links below to the Press Release, the report and have also added a link for a 2-page handout with statistics on Kansas child welfare.

Click Here to view the press release on NCCPR's website.

Click Here to view the 49 page report Return of "The Cruelty" on NCCPR's website.

Click Here For 2-page handout.

Reviewing Decisions to Remove Children From Their Homes

CFC is proud to announce the initiation of our “Forms Project”. This is a section on our website that will house various forms needed while trying to “navigate” the system. This will be a constant Work-In-Process as we continue to add to this section of our website. Just click on the "Forms" menu option in the left margin to see what we have available right now. Also, we welcome any feedback you might have on this project – simply select the “Contact Us” button in the left margin and send us your message.

**Legal Opinion and SRS Directives - Recording/Taping**
Legal Opinion - Attorney General Phill Kline SRS Directive - Roberta Sue McKenna SRS Directive - Sandra Hayzlett

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