Who may file a petition under the Kansas Code for Care of Children?
Most cases are filed by the County or District Attorney. However, any person may file a petition to have a child adjudicated as a child in need of care. We have filed petitions on behalf of grandparents and others who believe that a child is in need of care. The Kansas Code for Care of Children provides a means for persons other than a parent to take custody of a child whose needs are being abused or neglected.
