Comcare Of Sedgwick County

Originally a camping ground of the Osage and Wichita Indian tribes, Sedgwick County, Kan. is thought to be a place of discovery for such explorers as Francisco Coronado and Kit Carson. The earliest European settler to the region was M. DuTissenet, a Frenchman operating under the direction of the governor of Louisiana, in 1719. DuTissenet brought with him soldiers, traders and hunters who soon populated and transformed the region from prairie to a land of opportunity.

Sedgwick County was officially established nearly 150 years later on February 26, 1867, and bears the name of Civil War hero Major General John Sedgwick of the Union Army who was killed during the battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse in Virginia.

After an initial failed attempt at establishing an official county government, the governor of the state of Kansas appointed three commissioners to aid in the effort. In April of 1870, the first county officials were elected and the county seat of Wichita was chosen.

To establish, maintain and nurture partnerships to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services. To train, encourage and recognize employees for hard work, creativity and innovation in delivering quality public services. To foster two-way communication with citizens and employees to build trust, confidence and teamwork, and to ensure informed decisions. To allocate and use resources for basic and essential services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.