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Social services in Kansas

Official Kansas websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Kansas residents through local offices.

Medicaid is KanCare. Unemployment claims are filed at KansasUI.gov.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Kansas.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Successful Families Program (TANF)).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Kansas offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Kansas resources

State agency

Kansas Department for Children and Families

dcf.ks.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

DCF Self-Service Portal

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

cssp.kees.ks.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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