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Affordable Connectivity Program - Help for You to Get Online!
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. You can see a video about the program here.
History of the War on Poverty
  As you may know, Kansas Legal Services is part of the national legal aid movement that was born in the War on Poverty in the early 1960s.  KLS grew out of the movement that believed everyone deserved equal access to justice, without regard to their ability to pay for services. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) has a film about the history of civil legal aid in the United States on their website.
Foodstamp Program
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or more commonly known as foodstamps.  This website, 
Public Benefits
Are you eligible for food stamps, child care subsidy, health insurance from the government?  To apply for SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits, TANF (cash assistance), Child Care Subsidy, find the application here.  You do not need to be eligible for or want all these benefits. One application is considered for all these programs. Both English and Spanish versions of the application are available.
Food and Nutrition Programs
In Kansas, the Department for Children and Familiy Services administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read about it here.  Another good resource is GrowStrongKansas
Access All DCF Services Online
DCF Online is the Kansas Department for Children and Families online request for benefits and services. Here's how DCF Online can help you: If you would like to get printable copies of claims for DCF services click this link.

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