Kansas Family First Family Council

Prevention Family Services Family Well-Being

Are you the caregiver of a child in Kansas?
Do you have experience with Kansas Child Welfare or Prevention Services as a caregiver or as a youth?
Do you want to help shape services and resources in Kansas to support children and families?

WE NEED YOUR VOICE!

The Kansas Family First Family Council is an advisory board of Kansans with experience in the child welfare system and/or prevention services as a caregiver or as a youth.

Purpose: To ensure services that support family well-being are designed with families to align with their needs, priorities, and goals. Members will contribute to statewide decision-making in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the KU School of Social Welfare, and the KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research.

Expectations & Compensation:

Serve a one-year term beginning 7/1/2022
Attend at least 6 meetings
Receive a $4,000 stipend to alleviate barriers to participation and support inclusion of this essential family perspective