Office of the Child Advocate

The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to safeguard the right that all Kansas children have to be cherished, the opportunity to thrive, and are safe from abuse, neglect, and harm.

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Office of the Child Advocate

OCA acts on complaints made by or on behalf of any child under 18 years of age, and who is in the custody of the Secretary for the Department for Children and Families (DCF), alleged to be a Child In Need of Care, or is currently receiving services or treatment from the Department of Corrections that relate to state agencies, service providers, including contractors, subcontractors and any juvenile court, that may adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of such child.

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