Chris's Place-Child Advocacy Center

07/08/2026

We are CAPS! We are Chris's Place!

This week, we proudly celebrate National Forensic Interviewers Week and recognize two incredible professionals who make a difference in the lives of children and families every day. Alexis Baeza and Dezarae Whelchel.

Forensic Interviewers are specially trained professionals who provide a safe, child-focused, and trauma-informed environment where children can share their experiences. For many children, this may be the first time they tell their story.

Through their compassion, professionalism, and expertise, forensic interviewers help children be heard while supporting investigations and promoting safety.

At CAPS, Alexis and Dezarae demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the children and families they serve. Their patience, empathy, and commitment help children navigate difficult circumstances while taking an important first step toward healing and hope.

We are grateful for the vital work they do and the positive impact they make in our community every day.

Please join us in thanking Alexis and Dezarae for their unwavering commitment to protecting children and helping them find their voice.

💙 Thank you, Alexis and Dezarae, for all that you do!

We are CAPS! We are Chris's Place!

This week, we proudly celebrate National Forensic Interviewers Week and recognize two incredible professionals who make a difference in the lives of children and families every day. Alexis Baeza and Dezarae Whelchel.

Forensic Interviewers are specially trained professionals who provide a safe, child-focused, and trauma-informed environment where children can share their experiences. For many children, this may be the first time they tell their story.

Through their compassion, professionalism, and expertise, forensic interviewers help children be heard while supporting investigations and promoting safety.
At CAPS, Alexis and Dezarae demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the children and families they serve. Their patience, empathy, and commitment help children navigate difficult circumstances while taking an important first step toward healing and hope.

We are grateful for the vital work they do and the positive impact they make in our community every day.

Please join us in thanking Alexis and Dezarae for their unwavering commitment to protecting children and helping them find their voice.

💙 Thank you, Alexis and Dezarae, for all that you do!

05/12/2026

Last but not least 🥁… our FINAL WINNER🤩
Salina Fire took a quick detour with our winner to pick up some donuts for the classroom!! A win for everyone!

We can’t thank our partners enough for the work they do and supporting us as we support children in our communities!💙


*We do not own the rights to the music*

05/11/2026

SECOND WINNER🥳
Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas made this Monday morning special for our winner today. Not only did he get a cool ride but he’s celebrating a birthday today!! 🎂 Wishing him a happy birthday!

*We do not own any rights to the music*

04/29/2026

Don’t miss your last opportunities to purchase tickets!! We will be drawing for a winner May 1st‼️

🚨 Salina Police Department, Salina Fire, and Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas are giving THREE children a ride to ANY school in Salina! 🚔🚒 Enter by purchasing a raffle ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20!! Winners will be drawn May 1st, don’t miss this chance to start summer off with a fun ride!!🚨

More information given when you click the link 👉🏻 CAPSAuction2026.givesmart.com

04/14/2026

🚨 Salina Police Department, Salina Fire, and Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas are giving THREE children a ride to ANY school in Salina! 🚔🚒 Enter by purchasing a raffle ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20!! Winners will be drawn May 1st, don’t miss this chance to start summer off with a fun ride!!🚨

More information given when you click the link 👉🏻 CAPSAuction2026.givesmart.com

04/08/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Every year around 130 children visit our Chris's Place-Child Advocacy Center. These are children who have been abused or have witnessed a violent crime.

This April we are raising funds to help Chris's Place as well as CAPS to provide advocacy and prevention in child abuse. We are partnering with Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff's Office - Kansas, and the Salina Fire Department to give THREE children in our community a ride to SCHOOL! 🚒🚔

🚨Here’s how HERO RIDE works🚨:
•Scan the QR code or click the link down below and purchase a raffle ticket to one of the rides options (OR ALL THREE) to enter in a chance to WIN A RIDE!
•Winners will be chosen MAY 1st and rides will be scheduled between May 4th through May 15th.

Rules? Only that your child is over the age of 8 years old and they meet seat belt requirements of 80 lbs or 4’9” (Per Kansas child passenger safety laws). Drop off school must be within Salina city limits.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ride in style as the school year comes to an end!!💙🤍

Link: CAPSAuction2026.givesmart.com

04/03/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

At CAPS, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and loved.

Prevention starts with all of us; neighbors, friends, families, and community members working together to keep children safe.

Together, we can make a difference.



If you are interested in donating to Child Abuse Prevention Month at CAPS visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/312JVQ?vid=1pm87p