Start hereOfficial
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Front door for information and referrals for aging/disability resources in Kansas.
Kansas
Kansas resources for caregivers
Key Kansas entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite
Locate respite care options and caregiver supports (availability varies by area).
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) overview
Starting points for Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) and long-term services & supports information.
Self-directedOfficial
Self-directed / participant-directed options (verify)
Self-directed options may exist within certain HCBS programs. Confirm availability with your case manager/MCO.
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Kansas does not have statewide paid family leave. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS) — report abuse
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults (verify county process).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Help resolving issues with long-term care facilities and resident rights.
Benefits portalOfficial
Benefits portal / applications
Apply online for benefits and services; Medicaid applications may route through KanCare.