How Can DCF Help Me?

DCF can connect you to resources to help meet your needs, reach your goals and build a stronger future. By supporting Kansans, we are working together to create a society in which every child, every adult and every family has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

To report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of a child or a vulnerable adult, call the Kansas Protection Report Center (KPRC) at 1-800-922-5330. KPRC accepts reports 24/7.

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Basic Needs

DCF administers multiple income-based programs to help individuals or families meet basic household needs. Kansans can use the DCF Self-Service Portal, a convenient online resource, to check eligibility for these programs, apply for services, and report changes.

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	You need help paying for child care…		Child Care Assistance
	You need help accessing food resources…		Food Resources
	You need help paying for winter heating bills for your home…		Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
	You need help finding employment or a better job and are pregnant or have a child under age 18 in your home…		TANF Successful Families Program
	You need help finding community resources to meet your needs…		Call 1-800-244-5373, visit 1-800-CHILDREN or unitekansas.resources.uniteus.io

Child and Family Services

DCF, along with our community partners, offers an array of services to promote safe and thriving families.

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	A child aged 20 or younger is experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis…		Family Mobile Crisis Helpline
	You are a parent or caregiver who needs support and is looking for resources…		Call or visit 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) for free, non-judgmental parenting support, available 24/7 in multiple languages.
	You are interested in fostering a child…		Children's Alliance of Kansas
	You are interested in adopting a child from foster care…		Visit Adopt Kansas Kids or call 1-866-236-7857.
	You experienced foster care at age 14 or older and need supports for a successful transition to self-sufficiency…		Independent Living Program
	You suspect a child is being abused, exploited, or neglected…		Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adult and Child

Older Adults and People with Disabilities

DCF provides many services to help keep adults in Kansas safe and help them become self-sufficient.

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	You suspect a vulnerable adult is being abused, exploited, or neglected…		Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adult and Child
	You want to know more about financial scams and exploitation…		Financial Scams and Exploitation
	You are a young adult between 14 and 21 years old and have a physical, intellectual, or mental disability that creates a barrier in reaching your employment goals...		Pre-Employment Transition Services
	You are an adult and have a physical, intellectual, or mental disability that creates a barrier in reaching your employment goals...		Vocational Rehabilitation Services
	You need reasonable accommodations to be able to return to work...		Vocational Rehabilitation Services
	Do you need training or education to obtain or maximize your employment and your disability creates barriers...		Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Child Support Services

Kansas Child Support Services (CSS) is dedicated to improving the lives of families across Kansas, ensuring stable and consistent financial support. CSS is a full-service program that offers all services at no cost to families regardless of income.

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	You need help getting child support or need a current child support order enforced…		Program Overview of Child Support Services
	You need help identifying the child’s father or locating the child’s other parent…		Child Support Services
	You owe child support to the State of Kansas and need help paying it back…		Noncustodial Parents
	You have questions about your existing child support case…		Child Support Service Center 1-888-757-2445

This information is a high-level overview of DCF services, not all programs and offerings are included, and local and federal programs are subject to change. Availability of services may be subject to eligibility.

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Find program contacts or connect with a DCF Resource Agent at contacts.dcf.ks.gov.

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