Kansas Department for Children and Families

06/05/2026

Meet Kamien (10). She likes crafting, solving puzzles and all things hot pink! Kamien also enjoys family movie nights and, in the future, she could see herself being an elementary school teacher. The future family for Kamien would be loving, supportive and encouraging.

Learn more about Kamien: https://adoptkskids.org/child/CH-0189/.

06/05/2026

On Wednesday, Secretary of DCF and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Laura Howard, celebrated summer interns for the State of Kansas at the Intern Day Kickoff Event in Topeka. She shared about the crucial impacts that internships have in shaping the next generation of public servants and some personal anecdotes about our commitment to Kansans.

We even had some of our own DCF student interns stop by at the event!

Did you know DCF offers practicum and internship opportunities to help engage future social workers and public servants? Learn more: practicums.dcf.ks.gov.

06/04/2026

DCF’s Office of Background Investigations receives requests for background checks through the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry and the Adult, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Central Registry.

To better serve Kansans and improve efficiency, this process has gone digital. As of June 1, 2026, requests can be made through a convenient online portal. Paper requests are not accepted and emailed requests will no longer be accepted after July 1, 2026.

Learn more at: abuseneglectregistry.dcf.ks.gov.

06/04/2026

Make a difference with a career at DCF! Learn more about open positions, discover our mission and explore how you could thrive in a supportive workplace environment.

Learn more: careers.dcf.ks.gov.

06/02/2026

We are proud to be joining fellow state agencies and partners to recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Month by providing educational presentations on durable powers of attorney and financial scams. Events are coming up quickly! Find an event near you and RSVP today: stopscams.dcf.ks.gov.

State agencies and private businesses unite services for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month

“Too often, seniors become the targets for financial fraud and abuse. The Department serves as a trusted resource for Kansans and a partner in protecting their financial well-being.”

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/GFfALiS
For more Department news, visit: https://buff.ly/40e8KX0

06/01/2026

Each June, we recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Month and provide education to help reduce abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older adults.

Elder abuse is significantly underreported, with only 1 in 14 cases coming to the attention of authorities according to worldelderabuseawareness.com.

If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected or financially exploited, report it immediately to the Kansas Protection Report Center at 1-800-922-5330.

Learn more at: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Pages/APS/AdultProtectiveServices.aspx.

05/29/2026

Jurzee (15) likes playing softball, volleyball and participating in track, as well as crafting. She enjoys culinary class in school and has recently discovered a passion for cooking. In the future, Jurzee would like to be a paramedic. Her future family would be patient, loving and provide guidance.

Learn more about Jurzee: https://adoptkskids.org/child/CH-0173/.

05/28/2026

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 next to 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!

05/27/2026

Are you using the official ebtEDGE app or ebtEDGE.com to help keep your EBT card and benefits safe?

By tracking your purchases and using the protective freezing and blocking features from the ebtEDGE mobile app or website, you can prevent scammers from making fraudulent purchases using your benefits.

Learn more: ebtcards.dcf.ks.gov.

05/26/2026

SUN Bucks benefit distribution begins tomorrow for families with children who were approved for SUN Bucks 2026! The $120 one-time benefit (per eligible child) will be loaded onto a family’s existing EBT card or on a new EBT card that will be mailed to the family’s home.

Benefits are expected to be distributed in order of last name over the next week.

If you did not receive a SUN Bucks approval letter from DCF, but believe your child may be eligible, you can submit an application at SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026.

While using your benefits, watch out for skimming devices and track your purchases with the ebtEDGE mobile app or at ebtedge.com. Learn more: ebtcards.dcf.ks.gov.