Tag: Kansas Department For Children And Families

Wichita Skimming Scheme Drains SNAP Benefits for 46 Kansas Families

The Kansas Department for Children and Families has reported nearly $10,000 in stolen SNAP benefits due to a card-skimming device found at a Wichita store, affecting 46 households. The agency is deactivating compromised cards and urging EBT users to protect their accounts, as stolen benefits cannot be reimbursed.

State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse

Kansas health care experts are aiming to address elder abuse as a public health issue, with a focus on partnerships and policies. Reports of elder abuse in Kansas have been increasing, highlighting the need for support services and collaborative efforts between local health departments and state agencies. This proactive approach seeks to create safe and supportive environments for older residents.

K-State leads statewide project to rebuild early child care workforce

MANHATTAN — At a time when the number of early childhood care and education professionals does not meet demand,...

COVID-19 pandemic contributes to closure of 115 Kansas home child care providers

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector June 3, 2022 TOPEKA — Economic disruption in Kansas associated with COVID-19 contributed to demise...

Episcopal Church Disciplines Former Leader of Kansas Foster Care Provider

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago disciplined the Rev. Robert Smith for his poor...

DCF Extends Deadline to Register for Pandemic EBT Program in Kansas

The Kansas Department for Children and Families announced today that it is extending the deadline to register for the...

DCF To Reopen Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard today announced the agency is adding a second opportunity for Kansans...

DCF Service Centers to Close Until Further Notice; Key Services Continue

At the direction of Governor Laura Kelly, all Department for Children and Families service centers will close to the...

Governor Kelly Asks To Be Removed From Kansas Foster Care Lawsuit

By Nomin Ujiyediin - Kansas News Service Attorneys for Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly have asked a federal court to remove...

Session Recap: Kansas Democrats Wield New Power, But GOP Leaders Thwart Medicaid Expansion

By Stephen Koranda - Kansas News Service In the waning days of the 2019 session, the conservative Republicans controlling the...