Economic & Employment Services

Community Resources

1-800-CHILDREN
Powered by the Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL), 1-800-CHILDREN serves as a statewide call line and resource directory. This service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by phone, app, website and email.

211
211 connects individuals to the best resources and services in their community to meet their needs. Search the database or dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained referral specialist.

988 Lifeline
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat with 988, your conversation is confidential. 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.

Child Care in Kansas
Find information and resources for families and child care providers. Resources for employers and community members are also available.

Double Up Food Bucks:
Double your dollars for buying fruits and vegetables with your EBT card! Double Up Food Bucks matches your SNAP Food Assistance dollars at select grocery stores and farmers markets in Kansas and Missouri so you get twice the fruits and veggies.

EES Programs Search by County and Service Type
Search for services offered by TANF partners in the areas of school and after school youth programs, youth and family stabilization programs, home visitation, domestic violence and sexual assault, and substance use disorders.

Family Mobile Crisis Helpline
Contact the Family Mobile Crisis Helpline for help with a mental health crisis for any Kansas 20 years of age and younger. A licensed clinician is available by phone and local support is available through a statewide network of mobile crisis providers.

Family Resource Centers
These centers serve as a community hub with the sole purpose of supporting families in their own neighborhoods by providing easier access to programs and services like job skills training, early childhood programs and nutrition services.

Kansas Association of Community Action Programs, Inc.
Serves the eight Community Action eligible entities that administer funding to bring individuals and families in Kansas experiencing the impact of poverty out of their current situation and into prosperity.

Kansas.gov Agencies and Associations Links
Find a list of all state agencies with links to their websites.

SNAP Outreach
The goal of SNAP Outreach is to provide education to the public about the benefits of SNAP Food Assistance and provide an eligibility assessment to those who feel they may qualify for food assistance. They will also assist individuals in completing the food assistance application and answer any questions they may have about the program and its benefits.

Together Kansas Events
Together Kansas events are DCF’s way of bringing communities together to explore local resources and connect with one another.

Unite Kansas
Unite Kansas is an online directory to help find resources in your community.

USDA Commodity Programs
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers commodity programs to low-income Kansans to assist with their household food needs.

WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services.