Kansas: Helpful Resources

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) serve as the designated single point of entry for publicly funded services that seniors and their caregivers need. Contact your local AAA, or call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-ADRC (2372).


Centers for Independent Living (CIL) promote the self-reliance of individuals with disabilities of all ages by providing individual and systems advocacy, information and referral services, peer counseling, independent living skills and support for de-institutionalization. Contact your local CIL, or call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-ADRC (2372).


Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDO) are the single point of entry for an individual or family to obtain services through the developmental disabilities system in the State of Kansas. Contact your local CDDO, or call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-ADRC (2372).


Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) are the local coordinating agencies for delivery of public community-based mental health services. Contact your local CMHC or call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-ADRC (2372).


Families Together Inc. is the Parent Training and Information Center serving families of children and youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs from birth through age 21 years. 


Kansas Children’s Service League and Raising Your Grandchildren provide information to support grandparents raising grandchildren or other relatives parenting someone else's child.

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns provides disability related information.


The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) supports people of all ages with developmental disabilities so they have the opportunity to make choices regarding both their participation in society, and their quality of life.


The Kansas Resource Guide (KRG) is a collaborative effort to connect consumers and service providers with resources and services for women, infants, children, youth and people with disabilities in Kansas.


The Kansas Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Program provides specialized medical services to infants, children and youth up to age 21 years who have eligible medical conditions. Additionally, the program provides services to persons of all ages with metabolic or genetic conditions screened through the Newborn Screening. Services may include diagnostic evaluations, treatment services or care coordination.

For additional resources, visit: Respite Resources