Family Services

Address
120 E 5th Ave
Arkansas City KS 67005
Phone
620-442-1280
Website Address
Description
Access to free wifi, computers, books, meeting space, board games, and a variety of free programs for children and adults, including storytimes and crafts.
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Address
225 E 5th Ave
Arkansas City KS 67005
Phone
620.441.4300
Description
The Rec Center located in downtown Arkansas City, Kansas and is open for general use, subject to event scheduling. Facilities available for use include basketball courts, meeting rooms, walking track, and Fitness Center. ACRC also manages the Family Aquatic Center, Paris Park Pool, C Dow Sports Complex, AC Skate Park, & Ark City Sports Complex.

The Rec Center also hosts events and activities for children and adults. Check the "Events" page for upcoming opportunities. Registration is required.

Seasonal free weekly drive-thru dinners and snacks for kids under 18. Usually available during school breaks (spring break, summer). Call to verify.

For more information contact the Rec Center Office or come by the office between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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Address
103 E. 9th Suite 316
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-221-7766
Description
Mentoring program for children, ages 5-25.
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Address
118 S. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
620-442-5895
Description
Provides classes and programming for children. Scholarships are available.
Email: director@burfordtheatre.com
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Address
320 E 9th, Suite B
Winfield, KS 67156
or
115 E. Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
Arkansas City: (620) 442-3260 ext. 5551
Winfield: (620) 221-1430 ext. 5551
Description
The Family Planning program is designed to prevent unintended pregnancies by offering affordable methods of birth control accompanied by education and counseling. Pregnancy testing and appropriate counseling is available. Information regarding early and continuous prenatal care is provided if the pregnancy test and/or exam findings are positive for pregnancy.

The City – Cowley County Health Department provides Child Care Facility Compliance Oversight for Cowley County, including the following services:
Provide information to parents seeking child care
Process child care licensing/registration applications
Carry out monitoring visits to licensed child care sites
Investigate child care complaints
Provides monthly in-services for child care providers
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Description
Contact a school district's nurse to learn more about the fund and to be referred to apply for assistance. County children, up to 19 years old, may be eligible once a year for up to $250 in assistance for a variety of expenses including:
Medical equipment not covered by health insurance.
Travel expenses for out-of-town medical care.
Prescription medications not covered by insurance including co-pays.
Dental expenses not covered by dental insurance.
Other expenses approved by the advisory committee.

The fund will not cover expenses related to vision, orthodontia or office visit co-pays.

Funded through the Legacy Foundation
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Phone
Arkansas City PreK: 620-441-2075
Winfield Early Learning Center: 620-221-5170
Central Elementary: 620-438-3195
Udall Elementary: 620-782-3632
Dexter Elementary: 620-876-5415
Cedar Vale Schools: 620-758-2791
Description
All four-year-olds in the county are eligible for PreK. Three-year-olds are eligible for PreK if they qualify after a screening. Call to begin your child's enrollment.
Three and four year olds can qualify for free PreK throughout the county based on income.

Address
320 E. 9th Ave
Suite C
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
(620)221-3454 Ext 5231
Description
Parent Project: 0 week seminar/support group for parents and caregivers of children ages 10-18 with difficult and or risky behaviors
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Description
Free educational resources for children ages 0-5 in the county.
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Address
305 S Summit
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
620-442-1688
Website Address
Description
Healthy Beginnings: Counseling; Licensed Adoption Agency; Diapers on emergency basis; Parenting classes; baby clothes; Maternity clothing. Call for information.
Address
305 S Summit
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
(620) 442-1688
Website Address
Description
Pregnancy resource center - free pregnancy testing, assistance with pregnancy education and material goods like clothes, diapers, car seats, and more for participants. Classes available up until age 2 of your child. We also offer parenting classes and anger management classes. There are no eligibility requirements and no associated fees.
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Address
1407 Wheat Road
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-229-8304
Website Address
Description
A free home-based early intervention service for families in Cowley County who have children up to three years old in need of developmental support. If you feel your infant or toddler may have a delay in development, schedule a free evaluation today to see if they qualify for services.
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Address
311 E 9th
Winfield KS 67156
Phone
620-221-5450 620-441-4565
Description
Volunteer and mentor programs available for adults and youth. Cowley County 4-H has community clubs in every local community (ages 7-18 with Cloverbud program for ages 5-6)
Phone
(866) 305-5147
Description
see if you qualify for low cost or no cost health insurance for families and children. Rides to medical appointments are included, and a nurse line is available on the back of the insurance card.
Address
122 West 19th
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
Customer Service: 888-369-4777
Winfield Office: 620-221-6400
TDD: 1-800-766-3777
Fax: (620) 221-0698
Website Address
Description
Cash Assistance (TANF), Income based child care, Child Support Services, Food Assistance Program, Family Preservation, Parental Skill Building, Vocational Rehabilitation, Prevention and Protection Services for adult and youth.
Phone
620-221-1430
Description
Healthy Start Home Visting program from prenatal through the first year of a child's life. For more information on the MCH Program, please contact JoJo at the City-Cowley County Health Department

Phone
(800) 244-5373
Description
A 24-hour help line for parents in stress or in need of services of any kind. Or visit the website/download the app
Address
104 ½ W 9th Suite 424, Winfield, Ks. 67156
Phone
620-262-2112, (620) 221-1430
Description
Bike safety, carseat safety, and other programming and resources. Coalition meets bi-monthly to support safety events. Past projects include bicycle helmet distribution, car seat safety checks, smoke detector distribution.
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Address
605 College Street
Winfield KS 67156
Phone
620-221-4470
Website Address
Description
Access to free wifi, computers, books, meeting space, board games, and a variety of free programs for children and adults, including storytimes and home school meet ups.
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Address
624 College Street
Winfield KS 67156
Phone
620-221-2160
Description
Sports and activities for youth and adults.

Youth Scholarships available: There is no cost to those families on the KanCare United Healthcare Plan (Excludes Sunflower and Amerigroup). Simply bring in your Member ID card and complete a sign-up form. All other families on the free lunch program will receive a 75% discount. In addition, those families on the reduced lunch program will receive a 50% discount. Scholarships must be requested at the time of registration. Parents need to stop by the WRC office during enrollment periods to complete a scholarship form. Contact Superintendent Troy Moree for more information or to contribute to this scholarship fund. Proof of eligibility MUST be provided at time of enrollment.

WRC Fitness & Joe Thornton Rec Center Hours:

Monday – Thursday 5:30am – 9:00pm
Friday 5:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm