How to apply for Kansas DCF service center (Lawrence) — Douglas
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
Who it's for
Kansas DCF (the Department for Children and Families) has a service center in Douglas County, in Lawrence at 1901 Delaware St., Lawrence, KS 66046. Phone: 785-832-3700. DCF runs Food Assistance (SNAP), cash assistance and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP pays part of winter home heating costs once a year for households with gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. You can apply online through the DCF Self-Service Portal, or call DCF Benefits Assistance at 1-888-369-4777 for food, cash and child care assistance. LIEAP is open only during its winter application period; during that time you can apply online or ask your local DCF Service Center for a paper application.
Each program has its own income and other rules. Kansas DCF makes the final decision on Food Assistance, cash assistance and LIEAP.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call or visit to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-785-832-3700 (toll free 1-888-369-4777)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Kansas DCF service center (Lawrence) — Douglas. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
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