Tag: Kansas Department Of Children And Families

A Kansas legislative hearing discussed Senate Bill 428, which mandates the Department for Children and Families to provide personal data to federal agencies within 90 days. Attorney General Kris Kobach argues for data sharing to prevent fraud, while Governor Laura Kelly's administration cites legal concerns about privacy violations. There's ongoing tension regarding compliance and the potential impact on food assistance programs.

The Kansas Corporation Commission reminds utility customers that the Cold Weather Rule ends on March 31, protecting them from disconnection during low temperatures. Additionally, this date is the final opportunity to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Customers are urged to seek assistance to avoid disconnection and maintain service.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is investigating skimming devices used at three businesses, which illegally collected EBT card information. They quickly shut down about 1,000 compromised cards, preventing significant theft. Unfortunately, 162 cardholders lost $38,653.90 without reimbursement options, and the DCF advises precautions against fraud to protect EBT benefits.

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA – The Kansas Department for Children...

Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 25-01 to reform the distribution of federal benefits for foster youth in Kansas. This groundbreaking order aims to ensure that benefits, like SSI and SSA, are used to support the children's needs rather than state reimbursement. The initiative emphasizes transparency, empowerment, and financial independence for youth exiting foster care.

Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2536, creating the SOUL family legal permanency option for foster children over 16, allowing them to choose their custodian. This innovative approach prioritizes children's well-being and marks a significant change in Kansas's foster care system. Additionally, several bipartisan bills were also signed, addressing a range of legal and administrative matters.

TOPEKA – Kansas families with school-aged children will receive a one-time benefit of $120 per child as part of the Supplemental...

TOPEKA – With temperatures dropping, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced today that Kansans needing financial assistance to...

TOPEKA – Due to the network security issue announced by the Kansas Judicial Branch last week, the Kansas Department for...

By Blaise Mesa - Kansas News Service TOPEKA, Kansas — Foster children still regularly sleep in offices instead of homes despite...

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announces the distribution of the Supplemental Pandemic EBT food assistance...

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department for Children and Families has extended the deadline to Sept. 10, 2021, for its...