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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Promising Practices - Kansas

Kansas – Since early 2003, the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has had an on-line assessment and application process which allows potential clients to assess their eligibility for the Food Stamp Program as well as other programs. In addition, application can be made 24-7 on-line in English or Spanish at https://srits004.sr.state.ks.us/. A completed application is sent automatically to the service center in the area where the applicant lives, unless the applicant chooses to have it sent to another service center. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSRS, DSOB, 915 S.W. Harrison, 681W, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

Kansas – The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has worked with local community partners statewide to develop over 300 Access Points where consumers may go to obtain information about programs, pick up an application form, apply online if the site has a computer available, and in some instances receive assistance in completing and filing an application. A map and complete list of Access Points is available by city and county at: http://www.srskansas.org/locations.htm. In many instances, the Access Point is conveniently located at an agency that the consumer regularly uses for other services or activities. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSRS, DSOB, 915 S.W. Harrison, 681W, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

Kansas - The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services publishes articles biannually in Family Matters, an informational magazine produced by Kansas Public Radio Network that is targeted to teens and their families and is widely distributed throughout the State. In addition to the articles, 30 radio spots on Kansas Public Radio are available annually for agency announcements and dissemination of educational information about agency services. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSRS, DSOB, 915 S.W. Harrison, 681W, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

Kansas – The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has established a partnership to fight hunger with Dillon’s (80 grocery stores statewide) and the Kansas Food Bank. The kickoff event was held at the Dillon’s Store in Hutchinson in June, 2004 to coincide with National Hunger Awareness Day. Nineteen organizations sponsored booths and approximately 500 Food Stamp applications and informational packets were distributed to attendees. Another 900 applications and informational brochures were provided to Dillon’s for distribution at nine of their stores in the surrounding area. Ongoing outreach is being provided at all Dillon’s stores. Food Assistance (Food Stamps) and Kansas Food Bank information as well as a pre-screening tool and applications are available at Dillon’s customer service desks. Outreach messages are also included in Dillon’s advertisements to the public. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSRS, DSOB, 915 S.W. Harrison, 681W, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

Kansas - Governor Kathleen Sebelius created a Hunger Reduction Team in 2004 to implement strategies to reduce food insecurity and hunger. This interagency team has been working to link at-risk populations to food assistance services and has implemented several strategies to raise the awareness of hunger in Kansas. It has successfully engaged State agencies and local communities to look at ways to streamline services and provide access to a larger number of consumers. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSRS, DSOB, 915 S.W. Harrison, 681W, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

Kansas – Staff of the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services played an active role in the planning of the Kansas Immigration Access Forum held in October 2004. Topics included Immigration Access to the Harvest of Opportunity, Immigration Civil Rights, Breaking Down Cultural Barriers, Education-Kansas Immigrant Student Tuition Bill and Department of Education Outreach Initiatives, Immigration Rental and Housing Rights, Domestic Violence, Healthcare, Food Assistance, Land of Opportunity, Sharing the Harvest, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Racial and Ethic Health Disparities. Over 200 people attended the event. This forum initiated the plan to hold such forums in Kansas on an annual basis. The Mexican Consulate of Kansas City, FNS dignitaries, the National Immigration Law Center; and the Kansas Hispanic and Latin American Affairs Commission, located in the office of the Governor, participated in the forum. State agency staff served as speakers for several of the sessions and used their contacts to retain speakers for other sessions. For more information, contact: Alice Womack, Assistant Director, Capacity and Resource Development, Kansas DSS, Topeka KS 66612, 785-291-3314, acw@srskansas.org.

 

Last modified: 04/30/2009