General Info

Founded in 1973, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offers foster care, individual protection and adoption services. Located in Topeka, Kan., the department also provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with visual impairments. It offers the Food Stamp Program, which is a nutrition assistance program that includes financial assistance for food purchases. In addition, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services provides employment-related services, such as job readiness and search, on-the-job training, case management, job placement and mentoring. The department s child support enforcement services include paternity establishment and the collection, distribution and enforcement of support orders. The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services offers assessment, referral and treatment services related to alcohol and drug addiction.