State of Kansas

The Kansas Department for Children is an agency located in Topeka, KS, dedicated to providing assistance and services to individuals and families in need. They offer a range of programs to support basic needs such as food assistance, cash assistance, child care assistance, and utilities & energy assistance. Additionally, the agency oversees child and family services including child protection services, adoption, foster care, and family preservation. They also provide support for older adults and people with disabilities through adult protection services, disability determination services, and vocational rehabilitation. With a commitment to serving the community, the Kansas Department for Children operates various regional service centers across the state, each led by dedicated regional directors. These centers offer localized support and resources to ensure individuals have access to the assistance they require. Generated from the website content

Founded in 1973, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offers foster care, individual protection and adoption services. Located in Topeka, Kan., the department also provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with visual impairments. It offers the Food Stamp Program, which is a nutrition assistance program that includes financial assistance for food purchases. In addition, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services provides employment-related services, such as job readiness and search, on-the-job training, case management, job placement and mentoring. The department s child support enforcement services include paternity establishment and the collection, distribution and enforcement of support orders. The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offers assessment, referral and treatment services related to alcohol and drug addiction.