Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has a wide array of resources available for eligible community members including child care and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care and more. Programs include:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food assistance for low-income households
- Vocational Rehab, employment support for disabled adults
- Pre-Employment Transition Services, career readiness program for children with disabilities
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), financial assistance for electric or gas bills in the wintertime
- Kansas Protection Report Hotline, 24/7 hotline receiving complaints of abuse/neglect towards elders, children, and vulnerable adults
- Child Support Services, free support establishing paternity, locating non-custodial parents, and receiving child support payments
- and more-- visit their website for information about programs, eligibility, and applications
1901 Delaware Street (Lawrence office) | https://www.dcf.ks.gov/| 1-833-765-2003 (customer assistance line) or 785-832-3700 (Lawrence office)