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SUN Bucks benefit distribution begins May 27 for families with children approved for SUN Bucks 2026! A one-time $120 benefit per eligible child will be loaded onto a family’s existing EBT card or onto a new EBT card mailed to the family’s home.
Benefits are expected to be distributed according to the following schedule, with dates corresponding to the first letter of each beneficiary’s last name:
- May 27: A-G
- May 28: H-M
- May 29: N-S
- May 30: T-Z
If Kansas families did not receive a SUN Bucks approval letter from DCF, but believe their child may be eligible, they can submit an application at SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026.
When families use their SUN Bucks benefits, they should look for skimming devices on card readers and track purchases using the ebtEDGE mobile app or cardholder portal at ebtedge.com.
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New location. Same team. Same services.
Beginning June 1, 2026, our Overland Park Service Center will serve Kansans from our new Lenexa Service Center at:📍7905 Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS
The new location is near a city bus stop, making it easier for residents to access the service center. Our phone numbers, fax numbers, and electronic communications will remain the same.
Please note: The current Overland Park office will officially close to clients at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026. We look forward to serving you from our new location!
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15. To mark the occasion, DCF and partners are hosting presentations statewide on durable powers of attorney (DPOAs) and financial scams.
Our Adult Protective Services team supports elders and their caregivers year-round, sharing resources and education about abuse, neglect and exploitation.
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Community Stakeholder Meeting Recap
On May 20, DCF hosted a stakeholder meeting in Topeka, where participants reviewed outcomes of the 2026 legislative session, reviewed budget updates and explored new agency initiatives. The combined live in-person and virtual event took place at the DCF Administration Building. 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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National Foster Care Month is a time to reflect on the realities of foster care and the work being done in Kansas to support youth and strengthen families.
There is a common misconception that children removed from their homes for safety reasons are immediately placed in foster care, but in reality, case management providers in Kansas first seek to place the child with a relative or non-related kin such as an aunt, grandparent, adult cousin, teacher, coach or family friend whom the child already knows. This approach helps maintain the child’s routines, traditions and family connections while addressing the safety concern.
The ultimate goal for a child in foster care is permanency, ending the need for foster care services. Case planning conferences bring together the family, child, case management provider, a neutral third party and support persons to discuss progress, concerns and steps toward permanency.
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Our agency and partners work together to provide resources that engage youth in making their own decisions, support families as they work toward permanency and help foster parents maintain safe placements.
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Zeb, a Fort Scott high schooler, is developing job skills through DCF’s Work Based Learning Program, part of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for youth with disabilities.
At the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Zeb assists visitors at the front desk. His specialist, Ken Breeden, recognizes Zeb’s strong communication, confidence and professionalism. This demonstrates the value of his work-based learning for real-world experience. Congratulations, Zeb!
Know someone who might benefit from Pre-ETS services?
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- Friday, June 19, Juneteenth - DCF service centers and agency offices closed.
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Service center closure announcements
Sometimes DCF must close service center locations. Closures also occur on Kansas State Government recognized holidays and when statewide closures affect our service locations.
Stay informed: Subscribe to all DCF social media accounts and access the latest news releases on DCF’s Newsroom page.
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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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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's mission is to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency. |
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