The Office Investigating Kansas Foster Care Complaints Says its Workload is ‘Not Sustainable’
“The Division of the Child Advocate, an office less than a year old, has already closed seven cases and found some troubling handling of foster care.”
K-State Beef Cattle Experts Offer Advice on How to Provide Nutrition to Cattle When the Grazing Pastures are Dried p U
“K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on how to provide nutrition to cattle when the grazing pastures are dried up.”
Foster Kids in Kansas Can’t Get the Mental Health Care they Need, But There Might Be a Fix
Topeka, KS— Beth Patton needs to get her adopted child mental health services, but the boy faces problems too serious for any professional in her county to handle. “I did have the police department at my house,” said Patton, who lives in Independence, Kansas. “He needs help. And he needs help before it gets to […]
K-State Child Development Expert Encourages Youth to Visit Older Adults
“Children, as ‘social beings,’ benefit from interactions with previous generations”
Kansas Supreme Court Decision Against Grandmother Could Shape Foster Care Custody Rights
“The decision could have wide-ranging impacts for biological families aggrieved by a judge’s decision on whether to give custody rights to adoptive or foster families.”
Finishing Eliza’s Run Event Scheduled for Sunday in Salina
Salina, KS- Runners across the country, are finishing Eliza Fletcher’s run that she started on September 1st, but was unable to finish around the University of Memphis because she abducted and later murdered. Chris Lehecka with the Salina Crossroads Marathon is helping organize runners this weekend to participate in the “finish Eliza’s run.” Lehecka says […]
Kris Kobach says he’s Helping Close Border Wall Project that Led to Steve Bannon’s Fraud Charges
“Kansas Republican Kris Kobach says he’s working as an attorney to assist in the closure of the private border wall operation that led to Steve Bannon’s federal and state charges for allegedly defrauding thousands of contributors.”
Literacy Event to Feature Special Guest Miss Kansas
“Every semester, I tell preservice teachers they are learning to be superheroes. They can literally change the trajectory of a child’s life by teaching them to read. Giving someone the power to read is incredible.”
‘First Friday’ Speaker Outlines Housing Opportunities for Kansas Communities
“Overall, it was an amazing project, especially the way that we were able to put together so many resources – kind of a like a puzzle – to make things work,” Guzman said. “
Help Ease Patient Pain During Sickle Cell Awareness Month
“One in 3 African American blood donors is a match for people with sickle cell disease”