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- November
5, 1999 - Sign
at health agency tells the story: Young children should never be left
alone in vehicles
- November 2, 1999 - Graduation set for first 13 graduates of Kansas Partners in Policymaking
October 21, 1999 - SRS hires substance abuse specialists to work with clients dealing
with alcohol and other substance abuse issues
October 14, 1999 - Lawrence Area Director to fill director's duties at the Division of Services for the Blind until a permanent director named; nationwide search begins
October 13, 1999 - Federal grant will allow Division of Health Policy in SRS to improve reporting system; system will help mental health consumers, providers, and agency staff
October 13, 1999 - Request for Proposal released for child care grants for state fiscal year 2000
October 11, 1999 - Survey results reveals just how important HealthWave children's insurance program is for children of the 'working poor' in Kansas
October 5, 1999 - Rhys takes over leadership of the National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
October 5, 1999 - Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities releases grant funds to support people with developmenta disabilities
- September 27, 1999 - SRS announces major reorganization of central office in Topeka
September 21, 1999 - SRS announces merger of Salina and Manhattan area offices; combined office to be located in Manhattan
September 14, 1999 - Secretary Chronister announces $2.29 million in state incentive grants for alcohol and drug abuse prevention
September 13, 1999 - Senators Emert, Barone announce initial meetings September 20, 21st for Southeast Kansas residents on Connect Kansas: Communities That Care
September 10, 1999 - Reception to honor retiring SRS Secretary Chronister set September 23rd
September 9, 1999 - Sign at health agency tells the story: Young children should never be left alone in vehicles
August 19, 1999 - SRS workers to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their work responding to Haysville, South Wichita tornado victims
August 12, 1999 - SRS sets meetings to gain input from the public as the department prepares new contracts for child welfare programs; open meeting also set
August 10, 1999 - SRS releases 12th Child Support Enforcement Most Wanted poster
August 9, 1999 - Kansas to be represented at suicide prevention conference August 20, 21
- August 6, 1999 - SRS to scale back plans for a centralized intake center for abuse and neglect calls; during normal business hours, reports of abuse and neglect of children or abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults should go to local SRS offices
July 23, 1999 - Kansas Catholic Conference offers support for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services' foster family recruitment efforts
July 22, 1999 - State fiscal year 2000 contracts between SRS and Community Developmental Disability Organizations finalized, Secretary Chronister announces
July 22, 1999 - State fiscal year 2000 contracts between SRS and alcohol and drug treatment programs finalized, Secretary Chronister announces
July 19, 1999 - Funding provided for mental health services in Kansas; additional funding for children's services included in this year's contracts with Community Mental Health Centers
July 19, 1999 - SRS and private, not for profit child welfare agencies reach agreement on 4th year contracts that will emphasize finding permanency quickly for children
June 7, 1999 - SRS announces $3.9 million in child care grants aimed at improving quality and capacity
- May 12, 1999 - Kansas Children's Trust Fund opens major marketing campaigns to raise funds for local programs aimed at the prevention of child abuse and neglect
May 12, 1999 - Public meeting set on Order of Selection for vocational rehabilitation clients
May 10, 1999 - Recruitment campaign begins to increase number of foster families in Kansas providing homes for children in state custody
May 5, 1999 - Emergency foster care work of 'Gramma Billie' provided thousands of children in Wyandotte County a loving and safe haven in times of trouble
May 4, 1999 - Public invited to give input into next year's social services budget during May 12 'brainstorming sessions' at the Kansas Museum of History and in SRS Area Offices across the state
April 5, 1999 - Intense case management program set up by SRS for persons with disabilities now being asked to meet cash assistance work requirements
April 2, 1999 - Effort undertaken to increase the number of foster homes in Kansas
March 29, 1999 - Child Care meetings set for comments on state plan
March 29, 1999 - Intense case management program set up by SRS for persons with disabilities now being asked to meet cash assistance work requirements
March 29, 1999 - Child Care meetings set for comments on state plan
March 18, 1999 - Centralized intake office for reports of child abuse and neglect, the Protection Report Center, expected to bring consistency and accountability
March 16, 1999 - AmeriCorp team recognized for "Make a Difference Day" project; $10,000 award to be donated to Wichita school for children's books
February 10, 1999 - Absent parent's failure to pay court-ordered child support makes growing up more difficult for the children; spouses of several featured on Most Wanted posters tell why
February 2, 1999 - Modification of child care family fee structure helps low-income families whose earnings increase; SRS also adjusts rates upward for child care providers based on market survey
February 2, 1999 - Olathe Medical Center recognized by the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for services provided
February 2, 1999 - Earned Income Tax Credit provides financial help to low-income families
January 29, 1999 - SRS renews contracts with three non-profits providing foster care services for children in need of care
January 26, 1999 - Enrollment in new children's health insurance program exceeds expectations for 2nd straight month
January 13, 1999 - Report on the impact of welfare reform in Kansas shows state reducing welfare dependency and collaborating with private industry
January 12, 1999 - Governor’s Symposium, ‘Ghosts from the Nursery: Connecting Early Childhood Brain Development to Policy and Action,’ to feature author speaking via satellite television to sites across Kansas
- January 8, 1999 - Application period opens for Low Income Energy Assistance Progarm (LIEAP)
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