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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.

*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.

*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.

Healthcare

ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.

National

Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory

National- low price medications- Blink Health

National- healthcare financing- Care Credit

National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast

National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company

National- prescription discount card- Familywize

National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics

National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care

National- prescription discounts- Good Rx

National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path

National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce

National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool

National- mental health- NAMI

National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes

National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx

National- vision care- One Sight

National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist

National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach

National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine

Statewide

Statewide- free clinics- Directory

Statewide- medication card- Kansas Drug Card

Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO

Regional

South Central Kansas- The Salvation Army

County/City

Alma- medical & dental- Community Health Ministry

Manhattan- prescription assistance- Shepherd’s Crossing

Sedgwick County- prescription assistance, vision- Cairn Health

Wichita- mental health- HopeNet

Housing/
Shelter

ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.

National

National- Affordable Housing

National- search sublets- Airbnb

National- CoAbode

National- Family Promise

National- For Rent By Owner

National- Low Income Apartments

National- housing authority directory- Public Housing

National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance

National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath

National- find a roommate- Roomies

National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room

Statewide

Regional

South Central Kansas (domestic abuse)- Wichita Family Crisis Center

Southeast Kansas (domestic abuse)- Safehouse Crisis Center Inc.

County/City

Hays- Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home

Johnson County- Hillcrest Transitional Housing

Junction City- The Crisis Center Inc.

Kansas City- Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc.

Kansas City- Friends of Yates

Lawrence- Lawrence Community Shelter

Lawrence (domestic violence)-Willow DV Center

Liberal- Stepping Stone Shelter

Manhattan- MESI

Manhattan- The Crisis Center Inc.

Montgomery County (domestic abuse)- Safehouse Crisis Center Inc.

Overland Park- Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network

Pittsburg- Safehouse Crisis Center

Salina- Ashby House

Topeka- Topeka Rescue Mission

Wichita- Catholic Charities

Wichita (veterans)- Family Friend Outreach

Wichita- Family Promise

Wichita- (21 years or younger) (maternity) (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Gerard House

Wichita- Humankind Ministries

Wichita- Novus Orsa Ministries Inc.

Wichita- The United Methodist Open Door

Wichita- Union Rescue Mission

Wyandotte County- Hillcrest Transitional Housing

Affordable Childcare

ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.

National

National- extended hours- Care.com

National- child care search- Care Lulu

National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies

National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS

Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center

National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae

National- Mom Trusted

National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz

National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity

National- child care search- Tootris

National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections

National- child care search- Winnie

National- emergency child care- YMCA

Statewide

Statewide- National Head Start Association

Regional

South Central Kansas- financial eligibility assistance- Child Start

County/City

Independence- extended hours- Kid Zone Daycare

Olathe- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park

Government Programs

Programs Explained: Terms

ACA Marketplace

Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)

CFPB (rental assistance programs)

Child Care Assistance

CHIP

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Energy Assistance LIEAP

EWAP (water assistance)

FAFSA

HUD

IRS Free File Program

Job Corps

Lifeline Program

Meals for Kids

Medicaid

National School Lunch Program

Section 8 Housing

SNAP

TANF

TEFAP

Unemployment Insurance

WIC

Baby Care

ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.

National

National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up

National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family

National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby

National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir

National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project

National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids

National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil

National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America

National- free samples- Jake’s Diapers

National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA

National- National Diaper Bank Network

National- maternal & child health directory- National Healthy Start Association

National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One

National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership

National- diaper savings program- Pampers

National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers

National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash

National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats

National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children

National- cloth diapers- Share the Love

National- rewards program- Similac

National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.

National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices

National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option

National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy

Statewide

Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle

Regional

South Central Kansas- baby items- The Salvation Army

County/City

Coffeyville- baby items- Coffeyville Church of Christ

Johnson County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms

Liberal- earn while you learn material assistance- Grace Place Pregnancy Care Center

Montgomery County- mother & infant services- Montgomery County Government

Wichita- diaper bank- Changing Wichita Diaper Bank

Wichita- children’s clothing- God’s Closet

Wichita- diapers and baby products- Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry

Wichita (must have referral)- car seat program, material support- The Treehouse

Wichita- free infant & children clothing- The United Methodist Open Door

Wichita- diapers and formula- Union Rescue Mission

Wichita- diapers, wipes- Wichita First Church

Wyandotte County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms

Child Support

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General Assistance

ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.

National

National- women scholarships- AAUW

National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream

National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies

National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest

National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League

National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless

National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes

National- poverty relief program- Circles USA

National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials

National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership

National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success

National- school supply events- Eventbrite

National- scholarship database- Fastweb

National- backpack program- Feeding America

National- food bank directory- Feeding America

National- food bank directory- Food Finder

National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs

National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries

National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars

National- food assistance directory- Free Food

National- job search- Glassdoor

National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation

National- job search- Indeed

National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color

National- employment agency- Labor Finders

National- jobs access program- Lyft

National- financial assistance- Modest Needs

National- various assistance- Net Wish

National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry

National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady

National- trade clothes- Rehash

National- wireless service- SafeLink

National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul

National- education grants- Soroptimist

National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks

National- car repair assistance- The Hub Garage

National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry

National- job search for moms- The Mom Project

National- various assistance- The Salvation Army

National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way

National- food assistance database- Why Hunger

National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families

National- location based assistance- YMCA

Statewide

Statewide– public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association

Statewide- mobile food pantry- Harvesters

Statewide- food bank directory- Kansas Food Bank

Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Statewide- utility assistance- The Salvation Army

Regional

South Central Kansas- food and clothing assistance- Living Word Outreach

South Central Kansas- utility assistance, food & clothing assistance, hygiene items, household goods- The Salvation Army

Southeast Kansas- rent & utility assistance, homeless prevention- Catholic Charities

Southeast Kansas- transportation assistance- Connections Transportation

Southeast Kansas- rental assistance, transportation assistance, self-sufficiency services- SEK-CAP

County/City

Alma- food pantry, utility & rent assistance, emergency assistance, household items, furniture, transportation assistance, etc.- Alma Outreach

Caney- food pantry- Caney Valley Agape Network & Food Pantry

Clearwater- food bank- Clearwater UMC

Coffeyville- food pantry, clothing, furniture, financial assistance- Coffeyville Church of Christ

Coffeyville- food assistance- Genesis Inc.

Derby- food pantry, utility assistance- Derby Community Family Services

Haysville- food pantry- Haysville Senior Center

Independence- food assistance, financial assistance, referrals- Community Access Center

Independence- minor home repairs- Community Mission for Improved Housing Inc.

Independence- weekly meals, childrens’ shoe assistance, minor home repairs- First United Methodist Church

Johnson County- rental assistance- Save Inc.

Kansas City- rent/utility assistance, emergency assistance, etc.- Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc.

Lawrence- financial assistance, school supplies, clothes, etc- Willow DV Center

Liberal- daily meals- Stepping Stone Shelter

Manhattan- food pantry, commodity program, Kid’s meal program, clothing vouchers, etc.- Flint Hills Breadbasket

Manhattan- rental & utility assistance, security deposits, etc.- MESI

Manhattan- utility & rent assistance- Shepherd’s Crossing

Mulvane- food pantry- FBC Mulvane

Neodesha- food pantry- Neodesha Food Pantry

Ogden- food pantry, emergency financial assistance- Ogden Friendship House of Hope

Olathe- food pantry- New Hope Food Pantry

Overland Park- food bank, pet food- Jewish Family Services

Pittsburg- food assistance- The Lord’s Diner

Salina- “free store” clothing, furniture, household appliances, etc.- Ashby House

Sedgwick County- clothing, furniture, household items- Central Christian Church

Topeka- car repair ministry- Kansas Disciples of Christ

Topeka- daily meals, sack meals- Topeka Rescue Mission

Valley Center- food assistance- City of Valley Center

Wamego- food pantry, utility & rent assistance, emergency assistance, household items, furniture/appliances, transportation assistance, etc.- Community Health Ministry

Wichita- food and clothing assistance- Bread of Life

Wichita- food assistance, employment services, financial counseling- Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services

Wichita- food pantry- Catholic Charities

Wichita- case management, homeless prevention, emergency assistance- Center of Hope

Wichita- food assistance- Church of Christ Chisholm Trail

Wichita- food pantry- College Hill UMC

Wichita- food pantry, case management, financial assistance- Dear Neighbor Ministries

Wichita- food pantry, financial assistance- Derby Community Food Pantry

Wichita- hygiene & feminine products- Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry

Wichita- case management, food and holiday assistance- Humankind Ministries

Wichita- food pantry- Innovo Vineyard Church

Wichita- food & clothing assistance- Jehovah Jireh Food and Clothing Center

Wichita- food, clothing, household items- Lighthouse Community Church

Wichita- homeless outreach, food & clothing assistance- Messiah’s Branch

Wichita- food assistance- New Life Church of Wichita

Wichita- food assistance- Pleasant Valley UMC

Wichita- food boxes, food pantry, clothing, showers, laundry, mail, daily meals, etc.- The United Methodist Open Door

Wichita- food pantry- Rolling Hills Community Church

Wichita- food pantry- Table of Hope Food Pantry

Wichita- food assistance- The Lord’s Diner

Wichita- case management, employment program, clothing assistance- The Women’s Network

Wichita- daily meals, food assistance, vocational training- Union Rescue Mission

Wichita- food pantry- Westside Church of God

Wichita- food pantry- Westside Good Neighbor Center

Wichita- food pantry- Wichita First Church

Wichita- food & clothing assistance- Wichita South SDA Church

Wichita- public transit- Wichita Transit

Support Groups

ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.

National

National- CoAbode

National- La Leche League International

National- Meetup

National- Moms Club International

National- MOPS

National- Motherhood Redefined

National- Parents Without Partners

National- Peanut

National- Postpartum Support International

National- support group directory- Psychology Today

National- Single and Parenting

National- Single Mom

National- online community- Single Moms Society

National- The Life of a Single Mom

Statewide

Statewide- support group directory- Kansas Support Groups

Regional

County/City

Liberal- moms and dads- Grace Place Pregnancy Care Center

Wichita- Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services

Wichita- Wichita Mom

I Don’t See My City

Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.

Putative Father Registry

“The Kansas Putative Father Registry was established pursuant to K.S.A. 23-36,201(a)(7) in 1994. This statute directs that the Registry shall be kept by the Secretary of the Department for Children and Families. The statute does not require that the Registry be searched prior to proceeding with an adoption (although anyone may make an inquiry to see if someone is registered). It also does not require DCF to take any action other than to maintain the Registry. DCF is not responsible for ensuring information is accurate or current. DCF is under no obligation to notify a registrant if an inquiry is made. Finally, registering with the Putative Father Registry subjects a putative father to the jurisdiction of the state if he is a non-resident. To add a father to the registry please contact Child Services Support and they will direct you.”

Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation

Putative Father Registry explained here.

Adoption Law/Revocation

ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.

A consent or relinquishment may not be given by the mother or accepted until 12 hours after the birth of a child.

A consent is final when executed, unless the consenting party, prior to final decree of adoption, alleges and proves by clear and convincing evidence that the consent was not freely and voluntarily given.

End An Adoption Plan

If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters

CPS Assistance

Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally.  We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.

Pay It Forward

If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.

Recommend a Service

Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.

*This page does not provide legal advice

*Verified 10/22