A Message from Child Care Aware of Kansas
Selecting a child care provider is an important decision for a family to make, and it’s often a stressful one, no matter the family’s situation. The good news is that Child Care Aware of Kansas offers a free resource for families to help them with the decision.
The Child Care Aware of Kansas Resource Center helps families take the guesswork out of the decision-making process. Assistance is available by phone, in person, and through the online search option.
First, a knowledgeable resource center specialist visits with the family to identify their specific child care needs, such as the age of their child, the days and times they need child care, and any special health care needs. Each referral is customized to the family’s particular circumstances. It also includes additional data and information on topics such as:
- State licensing requirements
- Financial assistance options
- Quality child care
- Child development
- Types of child care programs
- School readiness
- County resources
Two weeks after the referral, the family receives a follow-up call to confirm that they’ve found child care that meets their needs. A month after the referral, they start to receive our Family Connection e-newsletter with a highlighted child care article, links to additional family child care resources, and instructions to sign up for the free family texting service.
Families who sign up for our texting service continue to receive information from us on a monthly basis, keeping them connected to child development information.
Family Resources Texting Service
Text KSKIDS to 59925
