Support Sunflower House’s Mission of Protecting Children

by Judith Rodman
President & CEO

Today, I ask for your help to advocate for child victims and their families.

For the last 40 years, the Victims of Crime Act and the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) have been the primary source of federal grant funding for thousands of Child Advocacy Centers and victim service providers across the nation—Sunflower House is one of them. Over recent years, we have experienced several funding cuts, and this year, Congress has left the CVF out of its 2024 appropriations.

Without this appropriation, VOCA funding could be cut by 40%. These cuts would greatly diminish the critical services and support network for thousands of children and families who need help.

These cuts would hurt Sunflower House and children and families in Kansas City. Children who have been victims of abuse, trauma, and violence are vulnerable and need our help and protection. Our essential services are at risk without VOCA funding.

Like you, the thought of having to turn a child away is unimaginable for me.

Here’s how you can help:

A bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate would create a VOCA Stabilization Act to ensure funding is available for child advocacy centers nationwide.

Call your local legislators, email them, and ask others to call to show support for this stabilization act. Every signature can help secure funding for Sunflower House and other Child Advocacy Centers to continue providing much-needed resources and life-changing care to child victims and their families.

The minutes you take to reach out can be the difference in a child’s life. See below for more information and instructions on advocating for Sunflower House and thousands of children nationwide.

With your help, children can receive care and support when they need it the most.

About Judith Rodman

Judith (Judi) Rodman is the President and CEO of Sunflower House, the Child Advocacy Center serving Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Ms. Rodman has more than 25 years experience in community mental health, family services, therapeutic intervention with children and families, and nonprofit leadership. Ms. Rodman has extensive nonprofit experience in program development and evaluation, staff leadership, and managing state, federal, and private grants.  Read More.