Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Kansas
Kansas programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Kansas Department for Children and Families
Child Care Assistance
Child Care Assistance helps eligible families pay part of their child care costs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Aging Services
Kansas Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with local services and support.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Developmental Disability Services
Kansas provides community services for eligible people with intellectual or developmental disabilities through KanCare and HCBS programs.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Kansas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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