Call and ask for a current list of licensed childcare providers in the county.

Website offers resources for choosing quality child care.

Fee Assistance and Respite Care for Military/DoD Families

Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities: Provides coaches and mentors to support childcare professionals in providing quality child care to infants and toddlers and their families.
Our team of specialists provide education, support, consultation, and technical assistance to early childhood professionals working with infants and toddlers in Kansas. Our services are always at no cost to you and vary in duration and level of intensity to meet the individual needs of the early childhood professional.

Emergency help due to disaster, fire, flood or explosion, including locating loved ones, locating shelters, and tips on how to prepare for different kinds of emergencies.

Pre-employment and job readiness training. Job keeping skills.
Case management services help individuals learn about and gain access to any services that can help address their needs. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive needs through communication and available resources to promote self-reliance.
Eligibility based on income.
Call for information or apply online.

Online enrollment for health insurance plans.
If you don't have health insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source that provides qualifying health coverage, you can find coverage through the Marketplace.
Open enrollment is November 1 - January 15. Check eligibility for a Special Enrollment Period.

Replacement birth and death certificates. Call for details and cost.

Federal insurance program for medical care, prescriptions, and other services. Those with a disability or are 65+ can qualify. The Medicare Savings Program includes 4 programs that can help you pay for Medicare expenses. Call or visit the website for information.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides workers ages 55 & over who meet income guidelines, with an opportunity to gain key work skills by working in a real-world, real-time work environment. SCSEP participants gain critical skills that ultimately lead to locating and maintaining unsubsidized employment.

Why do participants enroll in SCSEP? Some have retired and want to stay active. Others have been laid off from long-term jobs. Still others want to reenter the workforce after raising a family or a change in their financial situation. Regardless of their specific reason, SCSEP participants are eager to work for the employers of today and tomorrow.

If you are interested in participating in the Senior Community Service Employment Program, visit a Workforce Center and mention that you are interested in SCSEP.

For further information, contact the SCSEP team at (316) 771-6750.

The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. Benefit levels vary according to the following factors:
Household income, Number of persons living at the address, Type of dwelling, Type of heating fuel, Utility rates.

Available 24 hours in English and Spanish. Live chat is also available through the website.

Create an online profile to find and attend virtual Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other addiction recovery meetings.

Find a participating provider to receive a free vision screening for your 3-year-old.

Discounted braces for children 7-18 who meet qualifications. Phone hours are limited. Email is the best way to contact: info@smileschangelives.org

SACK is a non-profit organization specializing in the prevention, treatment and case management of individuals affected by substance abuse.

Normal business hours are Monday to Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. You may call 316-267-3825 to schedule an appointment anytime during these hours.

As an alternative, we do walk-in assessments Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you present during these hours you will be assessed that same day. Walk-in assessments are completed in the order of arrival and the availability of an Assessment Counselor.

Services include alcohol and drug assessments, case management, outpatient treatment, peer-to-peer support, intervention services, and free detox services and sobering units.

Free tax filing services and more information about local services and resources.