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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
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.
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*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
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
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- directory- Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- affordable prescriptions- Good Pill
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 directory and 24 hour helpline- NAMI
National- healthcare for the homeless directory- National Health Care for the Homeless Council
National- healthcare assistance programs- Needy Meds
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- prescription coupon program- Single Care
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
National- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
National- gift certificates for child vision- VSP Eyes of Hope
Statewide
Statewide- directory- Free Clinics
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
Topeka- prescription assistance- Let’s Help
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 (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
National- Volunteers of America
Statewide
Statewide- Coordinated Entry System Access- Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition
Regional
South Central Kansas (domestic abuse)- Wichita Family Crisis Center
Southeast Kansas (domestic abuse)- Safehouse Crisis Center Inc.
County/City
Douglas County- Lawrence Community Shelter
Franklin County- Hope House
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- Family Promise
Lawrence (domestic violence)-Willow DV Center
Lawrence County- Lawrence Community Shelter
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 Education and Voices 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- childcare directory- Babysitter’s Registry
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- childcare sharing- Carefully
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
National- Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- child care search- Daycare.com
National- Mom Trusted
National- long and short term care- NannyPod
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
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
Eastern Kansas- childcare resources and referrals- ChildCare Aware of Eastern Kansas
South Central Kansas- financial eligibility assistance- Child Start
County/City
Douglas County- extended hours- Community Children’s Center
Douglas County- tuition assistance- Positive Bright Start
Independence- extended hours- Kid Zone Daycare
Lawrence- Ballard Center
Olathe- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
SUN Programs (summer nutrition programs for kids)
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 Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Baby Store
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- high-risk pregnancy assistance- Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diaper directory- Jake’s Network of Hope
National- car seat distribution directory- Kid Travel
National- pregnancy and parenting education- Lamaze International
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- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- car seat events- Safe Kids
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
Douglas County (21 or younger)- case management and parenting assistance- Baby Steps
Douglas County- family services, children’s clothing, referrals- Community Children’s Center
Douglas County- doula support- Doulas of Douglas County
Johnson County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms
Lawrence- diapers- Ballard Center
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
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- stand alone pantry locator- Helpi
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
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- transit option search- Moovit
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- 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
East Central Kansas- emergency assistance, case management, food assistance- East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
Northeast Kansas- public transit- Ride KC
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
Douglas County- food assistance- Sunrise Project
Douglas County- food pantry- Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry
Douglas County- energy assistance- Warm Hearts
Franklin County- food, clothing, fuel vouchers, utility assistance, emergency assistance, etc.- Hope House
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- food & clothing assistance, household items- Ballard Center
Lawrence- clothing, school supplies- Clare’s Community Closet
Lawrence- food pantry- First Baptist Church
Lawrence- food assistance- Heartland Community Health Center
Lawrence- day center, laundry, mail, showers, etc.- Homeless Resource Center
Lawrence- food assistance- Just Food
Lawrence- food assistance- Lawrence Food Not Bombs
Lawrence- public transit- Lawrence Transit
Lawrence- food assistance- Let’s Eat
Lawrence- food pantry- Westwood House
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- clothing, household items, weekly meals- Center of Grace
Olathe- food pantry- New Hope Food Pantry
Olathe- food & clothing assistance- Open Arms
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
Tonganoxie- food and clothing assistance- The Good Shepherd Thrift Shop & Food Bank, Inc.
Topeka- car repair ministry- Kansas Disciples of Christ
Topeka- food, clothing, rent & utility assistance- Let’s Help
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- Motherhood Redefined
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
National- The Mom Community
National- pregnancy and parenting- Wolomi
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. Statute 59-2116.
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. Statute 59-2114.
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
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