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DCF’s first e-communications platform has allowed us to deliver program information, vital updates and eligibility details to more Kansans than ever before. We hope you have found the information in DCF Direct helpful, informative and meaningful. Thank you for joining us by subscribing and reading each edition of DCF Direct. |
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The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session adjourned on April 10 (Sine Die) with several significant outcomes for Kansans. The following laws were passed with impacts to DCF and the Kansans the agency serves:
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House Bill 2557: Adoption of the new Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). Introduced by DCF and signed by Gov. Kelly on March 20.
HB 2320: Authorizes children in the custody of the secretary to attend school in any school district with requirements for records transfer and transportation.
HB 2524: Expands foster home licensing and creates an appeals process for denied licenses in certain situations.
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SB 408: Updates definitions for a Child in Need of Care (CINC), enhances referrals to military family advocacy programs and allows challenges to paternity acknowledgements in certain cases.
HB 2601: Establishes a DCF-maintained registry for child abuse and neglect with process for registration, expungement and appeals.
HB 2591: Allows financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of adults to designated agencies, notify a designated contact and temporarily hold suspicious transactions.
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 Community Stakeholder Meeting
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Mark your calendars for a DCF stakeholder meeting in Topeka to discuss the 2026 legislative session, budget updates and agency initiatives. The presentation will be offered both in person at the DCF Administration Building and virtually.
More community stakeholder meetings will take place this summer at locations across the state. Check here for updates as they become available: stakeholder.dcf.ks.gov.
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Thank you for helping us recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. We enjoyed seeing you honor the month by wearing blue and planting pinwheel displays to support and promote safe and thriving families. Prevention advocates gathered at the Kansas Statehouse to plant pinwheels with the Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) and DCF employees across the state wore blue to raise awareness.
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Why are pinwheels used as the national symbol of child abuse prevention?
They represent how communities and systems must work together to keep children safe.
Prevention efforts continue year-round. Share resources like 1-800-CHILDREN (1800childrenks.org) and learn more on the KCSL website.
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Child Support Services (CSS) offers services to all Kansas families at no cost regardless of income. You do not need to be receiving TANF, SNAP Food Assistance, Child Care Assistance or medical assistance to use these services.
Apply for DCF Child Support Services at ChildSupport.dcf.ks.gov, or by calling 1-888-757-2445 to speak with a child support representative.
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At DCF, our mission is to support Kansans and their families as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward self-sufficiency. For Haley, that support once meant receiving benefits from DCF to make ends meet.
Today, Haley has returned to DCF in a new role. As the owner of Sparkling Star Cleaning L.L.C, she now has an office cleaning contract in DCF’s southwest region.
Haley shares that big dreams are coming true that she never thought were possible. We are proud to see Haley succeed and grateful to her for keeping our offices clean.
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A career with DCF is an opportunity to thrive personally and professionally while supporting Kansans. We are looking for caring and compassionate people ready to make a difference in their communities. Explore open positions now and learn more about how you could work, believe and thrive with us!
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DCF has received reports from other states that thieves posing as social services workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to scam EBT cardholders.
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These scammers call or leave messages urgently claiming your benefits card has been locked, is invalid or that your account needs urgent attention. The message then asks you to call the scammer back and enter your EBT card number or PIN. If you do, the scammer can steal your benefits.
fall for it!
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DCF and our EBT card contractor, FIS, will NEVER call, leave a message or text you and ask for your card number or PIN. Learn more about scam calls and EBT card fraud: ebtcards.dcf.ks.gov.
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Service center closure announcements
Sometimes DCF must close service center locations due to winter weather to protect the safety of DCF employees and those we serve. Closures also occur on Kansas State Government recognized holidays and when statewide closures affect our service locations.
We post the latest updates about service center locations on DCF's social media pages whenever possible.
Stay informed: Subscribe to all DCF social media accounts and access the latest news releases on DCF’s Newsroom page.
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May 3 – 9, Public Service Recognition Week – Nationwide
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May 20, Stakeholder Meeting – Topeka, KS
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May 25, Memorial Day – DCF service centers and agency offices closed.
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Report abuse or neglect
The Kansas Protection Report Center (KPRC) is always open. Contact the KPRC at 1-800-922-5330 to report suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.
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DCF's mission is to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency. |
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