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Children's Advocacy Resource Center
The Children’s Advocacy Resource Center (CARC) has been a part of Kansas Legal Services since 1999. CARC is a statewide program providing complete support and legal services to people serving and caring for homeless children and children involved in our state foster care system.   CARC operates a toll-free helpline for foster youth.
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Kansas Children and Families Mobile Crisis Helpline
833-441-2240   Kansas Department of Children and Families launched the Mobile Crisis Helpline for additional support for eligible Kansans in need during a crisis.   Services are available for ALL Kansans 20 years old or younger, including anyone in foster care or formerly in foster care, though this service is not limited to children and youth in foster care.   Available resources include: ·Over the phone support and problem solving to help resolve a child’s behavioral health crisis
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Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
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Kansas becomes first state to let teens in foster care choose legal guardian, family
  BY JENNA BARACKMAN   KC STAR  MAY 21, 2024   Kansas teens aging out of the state’s foster care system are now able to choose a primary legal guardian whom they trust to represent them best, giving them another option when transitioning to independent living. 
Family Law
Parent Advocate Program
Since it began in early 2020, the Family First Prevention program in Kansas recognized the need for more intensive attention on prevention of placing children in foster care – specifically, keeping families together before a petition is filed to remove a child from the family.  This puts a focus on family well-being, to give parents and caregivers support and access to needed resources to prevent or relieve a crisis in the family before it escalates. 
Family Law
Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
Veterans/Military
You work. Let the Earned Income Tax Credit work for you!
Over the last 40 years, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)  made life better for millions of workers. You may have extra money waiting for you. If you qualify and claim the credit, it could be several thousand dollars from the IRS for some workers.  Don’t be the one in five that misses this credit! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
Tax Issues
KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
Veterans/Military
Kansas Protection from Abuse (PFA) forms
These forms are provided by Kansas courts for use in filing for a Protection from Abuse order in Kansas. This link will take you to a variety of forms used in this type of court action. After reviewing the other forms, you must complete the Petition for Protection Order. If there are children involved, you must complete the UCCJEA Affidavit. These forms should be taken to the Clerk of the District Court, located in the County Courthouse.
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Getting Right with Your Taxes: The IRS answers some questions
Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: Two years ago, I worked 2 months but never filed a federal tax return and do not have any documents to show that I worked. What should I do?
Tax Issues
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Children's Advocacy Resource Center
The Children’s Advocacy Resource Center (CARC) has been a part of Kansas Legal Services since 1999. CARC is a statewide program providing complete support and legal services to people serving and caring for homeless children and children involved in our state foster care system.   CARC operates a toll-free helpline for foster youth.
Family Law
Kansas Children and Families Mobile Crisis Helpline
833-441-2240   Kansas Department of Children and Families launched the Mobile Crisis Helpline for additional support for eligible Kansans in need during a crisis.   Services are available for ALL Kansans 20 years old or younger, including anyone in foster care or formerly in foster care, though this service is not limited to children and youth in foster care.   Available resources include: ·Over the phone support and problem solving to help resolve a child’s behavioral health crisis
Family Law
Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
Veterans/Military
Kansas becomes first state to let teens in foster care choose legal guardian, family
  BY JENNA BARACKMAN   KC STAR  MAY 21, 2024   Kansas teens aging out of the state’s foster care system are now able to choose a primary legal guardian whom they trust to represent them best, giving them another option when transitioning to independent living. 
Family Law
Parent Advocate Program
Since it began in early 2020, the Family First Prevention program in Kansas recognized the need for more intensive attention on prevention of placing children in foster care – specifically, keeping families together before a petition is filed to remove a child from the family.  This puts a focus on family well-being, to give parents and caregivers support and access to needed resources to prevent or relieve a crisis in the family before it escalates. 
Family Law
Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
Veterans/Military
You work. Let the Earned Income Tax Credit work for you!
Over the last 40 years, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)  made life better for millions of workers. You may have extra money waiting for you. If you qualify and claim the credit, it could be several thousand dollars from the IRS for some workers.  Don’t be the one in five that misses this credit! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
Tax Issues
KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
Veterans/Military
Kansas Protection from Abuse (PFA) forms
These forms are provided by Kansas courts for use in filing for a Protection from Abuse order in Kansas. This link will take you to a variety of forms used in this type of court action. After reviewing the other forms, you must complete the Petition for Protection Order. If there are children involved, you must complete the UCCJEA Affidavit. These forms should be taken to the Clerk of the District Court, located in the County Courthouse.
Family Law
Getting Right with Your Taxes: The IRS answers some questions
Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: Two years ago, I worked 2 months but never filed a federal tax return and do not have any documents to show that I worked. What should I do?
Tax Issues
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