Created by a Kansas grandfamily
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EDUCATION, ADVOCACY & SUPPORT FOR GRANDFAMILIES & KINSHIP CARE!
BASIC NEEDS
Click on links below to access or learn more!
Monetary $upport - dependent on type of custody you have. ​​​​​
Utilities:​​
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LIEAP - Low Income Energy Assitance Program available from mid November through end of March. For guidelines and income limits OR apply click link:
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​Housing -
For those who own their own home and need repairs, a loan program is available for those who qualify. For more info click here:​
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For a tutorial on how to apply
Medical Insurance:
​Kancare/Medicaid:
​There are 2 programs for children. Click on each to learn more:
OTHER INSURANCE OPTIONS:
Marketplace Insurance through Healthcare.gov - if cannot qualify for Kancare, please go to following website, fill out app and see what allowable tax credit you can get to offset insurance costs. There are many options in which you pay little to no premium as tax credit covers some if not all, depending on income level and those dependents you claim. Click link here
​SSI - Social Security Disability Income (for child) - click on links below:
SSA for adopted grandchild:
For a grandparent that has legally adopted their grandchild, they can receive additional SSDI on behalf of the child. - click on link below:
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CHILDCARE
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Child care ​​in Kansas must be applied for through the DCF application or online portal. The income limits are higher than most other programs. Click below for the income limits:​​​​​
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Food Assistance - also known as SNAP benefits can be provided based on household size and income limit.​​​​​
For other food options, see local food pantries available in your area by clicking link below:
For those who need weatherization assistance, click below for the agency nearest your location below:
​For more energy assistance in your area by county click link below:
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UNTIL NEW LEGISLATION COMES THROUGH, TAX CREDITS ARE EXPIRED AS OF 1/1/26. You can look at this option but due to cost it is not a viable option for most! WILL UPDATE as more info becomes available!
If you are searching for child care provider in your area, use the link below.
and here to apply or get more info: