Child Advocacy Center Receives Major Wichita Gift
A leadership donation brings the organization closer to its multi-million dollar expansion goal in Sedgwick County.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County has secured a significant leadership gift from Sophie and Travis Counts. This donation helped the organization reach over 90% of its $14 million capital campaign target.
Why it matters
The funding supports a 24,000-square-foot facility expansion, allowing the center to add essential therapy rooms and medical evaluation space. These improvements increase capacity for the more than 3,000 children and families served annually.
The organization has secured $12.6 million of its $14 million goal, bolstered by the successful fulfillment of a $1,880,000 challenge grant. This funding will support the construction of a 24,000-square-foot addition at the existing complex.
The players
Sophie and Travis Counts
They are the donors who provided the leadership gift to support the construction of the new healing center.
Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County
This organization has operated in Wichita since 2007 and provides support services to children and families in the region.
The details
The upcoming Counts Family Hope and Healing Center will be built on the south end of the current facility at the 1200 block of South Emporia. The project design focuses on expanding office space for partner agencies alongside clinical amenities.
Timeline
2007: The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County was formed.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: The organization announced the leadership gift and facility plans.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the National Children's Alliance standards for integrated service delivery by collocating therapeutic, medical, and investigative support for children in a single, dedicated facility. This physical growth allows the center to maintain its role as the primary provider of specialized support services within the Sedgwick County region.
Residents and families requiring these services will soon have access to a larger facility equipped with dedicated therapy and medical evaluation spaces. The expansion ensures that the organization can continue to support the high volume of children served annually in the local community.
The takeaway
The successful capital campaign highlights the vital role of community-based leadership gifts in sustaining long-term social services. Residents can track further construction milestones as the center moves toward the final 10% of its funding objective.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts in the Wichita Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kwch.
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