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Our Services
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Family Support Services
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KCSL offers several Family Support Services opportunities. For more information
call (877) 530-5275 or click the links below.
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Safe, temporary care services for children in Wichita when parents are experiencing overwhelming stress, childcare emergency or a sudden crisis.
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Kansas was one of the states selected to implement a fatherhood initiative with
the National Circle of Parents “Partners for Kids: United Hands Make the Best Families”
funding. KCSL plays a prominent leadership role in Kansas Statewide Fatherhood Initiatives.
The agency’s belief in the importance of fatherhood is demonstrated in their advocacy
efforts and in their strategic plan to create a “father friendly” environment. If
you are interested in finding a group near you, click here.
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Intensive, in-home parenting support for parents of 0 to 3 year olds overburdened
by such risk factors as unemployment, lack of parenting skills, and family history
of abuse and neglect.
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A case management program that provides resources for grandparents, relatives or family friends who are responsible for the full-time care of a child. All services are FREE and confidential.
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The Oasis Runaway Program is a free and voluntary case management service to families and youth age 10-18 who are at–risk from running away or youth who have already run away from home. Youth at-risk include, youth experiencing family conflict, truancy or other problems at school, anti-social behavior and drug and alcohol use by the youth or parents.
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KCSL coordinates the statewide effort to bring The Period of PURPLE Crying®
program to hospitals and communities across the state. The Period of PURPLE Crying®
is an evidenced-based prevention program offered by the National Center on Shaken
Baby Syndrome. The program approaches Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) prevention by helping
parents and caregivers understand the frustrating features of crying in normal infants
that can lead to shaking or abuse.
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Through a successful partnership between the University Of Kansas School Of Social
Welfare and Kansas Children’s Service League, Strong and Stable Families workshops
are offered to Kansas adoptive couples who have adopted their children through the
Kansas child welfare system. If you are interested in finding a group near you,
click here.
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