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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to learn about and help prevent the different types of abuse, neglect and exploitation older adults may face.
Every year, thousands of older Kansans become victims of financial exploitation, jeopardizing their financial independence. The best defense for prevention is knowing your rights and educating yourself and others about what financial scams look like, and the tactics scammers use.
If you or someone you know has been scammed or may be at risk of exploitation, call the Kansas Protection Report Center hotline at 1-800-922-5330. Learn more about financial exploitation at stopscams.dcf.ks.gov.
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Need help buying food for your children when school is out for summer?
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Eligible families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months.
For households that have not received or applied for SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2025, the application is available until 5 p.m. CT on Aug. 29, 2025. To apply, visit our website and click on “Apply for Services” at the top of the page.
For additional information on completing a SUN Bucks application, this informational video walks through the basic eligibility and the steps to apply.
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Reminder! Keep your SUN Bucks benefit and other benefits safe and secure. Watch out for skimming devices when swiping your EBT card and never disclose your PIN to unauthorized users. For more information on protecting your EBT card and benefits visit: ebtcards.dcf.ks.gov.
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At DCF, we believe Kansas families and individuals are stronger when they have access to the supports they need to thrive. Together Kansas events are our way of bringing local resources and opportunities to one location for community members to explore and engage with one another and find resources to help fit their needs.
Together Kansas events benefit community organizations, too! By attending a Together Kansas event in the community, organizations can gain valuable insight into what supports are available to Kansans. Having this knowledge can help when working with individuals who may need additional resources and referrals.
Join us at our next Together Kansas event in Atchison on July 21!
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Child Support Services
Kansas Child Support Services (CSS) is dedicated to improving the lives of families throughout Kansas by ensuring consistent and stable financial support for Kansas children at no cost, regardless of income. Our mission is to empower families – offering the guidance and resources needed for a child’s future.
We offer an extensive range of tools and services at no cost to Kansas families. Whether you need help establishing a child support order, collecting child support owed to you, or modifying an existing child support order, CSS is here for you. Read about how CSS can help in this informational brochure.
Parents and caregivers can now quickly and easily enroll for CSS services online at any time to request our no-cost services. You don’t need to be receiving other benefits or services from DCF to take advantage of what we offer through CSS. More importantly, we never charge a fee from you or the child support you receive.
Easily apply for Child Support Services online at cssapply.dcf.ks.gov or contact us at 1-888-757-2445.
After supporting Kansas families for over 50 years, celebrate with us this August for Child Support Awareness Month.
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The 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.
DCF approved nearly 43,500 applications for the 2025 program year, providing an average benefit amount of $512 per approved household.
The application period for this program year is closed, and more information about future LIEAP program opportunities will be provided when they become available.
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Did You Know?
DCF partners with Adopt Kansas Kids to support success connecting forever homes and families with Kansas kids who are in foster care services and are eligible for adoption.
As part of our partnership, DCF features profiles about Kansas kids who are looking for forever families on Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
If you are interested in contacting Adopt Kansas Kids, click the link below or call them at 1-855-AdoptKS (1-855-236-7857).
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Summer resources are available in our Kansas communities
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Closures and Holidays
In observance of the following holidays, all DCF offices will be closed.
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Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
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Independence Day – Friday, July 4
The Kansas Protection Report Center (KPRC) will remain open. Contact the KPRC at 1-800-922-5330 to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of a child or adult.
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DCF's mission is to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency.
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