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Official page of the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). Learn more at dcf.ks.gov.

DCF is dedicated to supporting Kansans of all ages by providing essential resources to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency. At the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), we believe everyone has the capacity to grow and succeed in life. We strive to walk alongside Kansans by providing families, older adults and people with disabilities with essential resources for basic needs and safety. Customer Service:
1-833-765-2003
[email protected]

Report abuse or neglect to the Kansas Protection Report Center: 1-800-922-5330

DCF’s Social Media Policy: dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Documents/SM%20Policy%20General%20-A.pdf

10/27/2026

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) today announced a new set of Family First Prevention Services grants to expand programs that help keep Kansas children safely with their families as well as prevent them from entering the foster care system. The grants, which take effect in state fiscal year 2028, build on the success of Family First programs across Kansas, which have helped thousands of children remain safely at home while connecting families with mental health, kinship, parent skill building, substance use treatment and other supports they need to thrive.

Read the full release at: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Pages/Grants-to-Help-Kansas-Families-Stay-Together.aspx.

10/26/2026

Please join us on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. for a grand opening of the Lenexa Service Center. We are excited to mark this special milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate this exciting new chapter with our community.

See you there!

10/23/2026

Meet Antonio (13)! He enjoys building with Legos and learning new things. Antonio also enjoys history and wants to be an archeologist in Egypt in the future. His future family would be nurturing, structured and thoughtful. Could you be the future family for Antonio?

10/23/2026

Will you join us tomorrow at the Together Kansas Fall Bash in Kansas City?

Stop by this family-friendly event to connect with resources and employers, receive giveaway items including children’s winter coats and Halloween costumes (while supplies last, children must be present to receive giveaway items) and other fun activities!

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us with this event.

Learn more: together.dcf.ks.gov.

10/22/2026

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced today a partnership with HealthSource Integrated Solutions, a mental health non-profit headquartered in Topeka, to build on the work already underway through the statewide Family Mobile Crisis Helpline to ensure Kansas families and youth can continue to access rapid, community-based care when they need it most.

Read the full release at: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Pages/PartnerswithHealthSourceIntegratedSolution.aspx.

10/21/2026

Did you know that DCF’s Rehabilitation Services Program also supports youth with disabilities in achieving their goals?

In this week’s Disability Employment Awareness Month staff spotlight, Haylee, pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS) specialist, shares the impact the Pre-ETS program had on a student she recently worked with.

Learn more about Pre-ETS Services: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/RS/Documents/RS%20Forms/Pre-ETS%20Flyer2024%20-%20English%20Accessible.pdf.

10/20/2026

Do you know a young adult between 14 and 26 years of age who is currently in or has experienced foster care?

Encourage them to join the Kansas Youth Advisory Council (KYAC).

Offered by our friends at DCCCA, membership in this council allows youth to participate in regional council meetings, provide recommendations and changes for the current child welfare system, advocate for change in the legislature and connect with others at an annual youth conference.

Foster Youth Voice Month may be recognized in October, but this opportunity is available anytime. Learn more about KYAC: https://www.dccca.org/program/kyac/.

10/17/2026

Will we see you at the Together Kansas Fall Bash in Kansas City? Join us for this family-friendly event to connect with resources and employers, receive giveaway items including children’s winter coats and Halloween costumes (while supplies last, children must be present to receive giveaway items) and other fun activities!

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us with this event.

Learn more: together.dcf.ks.gov.

10/15/2026

Join us as we shine a spotlight on Grace, our next Disability Employment Awareness Month staff feature! In her quote, Grace acknowledges the challenges Kansans with disabilities face and the joy she gets in helping them succeed.

Learn more about how vocational rehabilitation services help Kansans with disabilities at: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/RS/Pages/Employment-Services.aspx.

10/14/2026

On Oct. 3, DCF’s Community Engagement team partnered with the Shawnee County CDDO - Community Developmental Disabilities Organization for a fun-filled afternoon featuring resources and family activities.

The event welcomed more than 300 attendees who connected with 60+ vendors to learn about community supports available.

One highlight was a table decorating competition by participating organizations. The tables were even judged by local celebrities, Mayor Spencer Duncan, John “The Iron Man” Cantrell and WIBW’s David Oliver.

Overall, it was an incredible day filled with connection, engagement and community.

Address

555 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS
66603

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18337652003

Website

http://dcf.ks.gov/

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