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Kansas’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Coordinating Council Reports Year-3 Data
KDADS and KHI have released a report detailing actions taken and highlighting data on the 988 Lifeline in the state.
01/07/2026 8:47 AM
KDADS Launches Quality of Life Surveys to Improve Nursing Home Care
KDADS today announced a partnership with Vital Research to implement an updated data collection process for nursing homes across Kansas.
12/15/2025 1:15 PM
KDADS Announces Investment to Enhance Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Services
More people across Kansas will soon have access to high-quality care thanks to a grant to invest in CCBHCs.
11/18/2025 10:36 AM
KDADS Awards $595,000 to 17 Community Organizations to Strengthen Statewide Suicide Prevention Efforts
KDAD has selected 17 community organizations to receive Kansas Community Suicide Prevention grants.
10/27/2025 10:23 AM
KDADS Awards Grants to Six Organizations to Combat Youth Substance Abuse in Kansas
KDADS has selected six awardees for the Kansas Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success for States (KS SPF-PFS) Grant.
10/27/2025 10:20 AM
KDADS' PEAK 2.0 Program Recognizes 18 Kansas Adult Care Homes for Excellence In Providing Person-Centered Care
KDADS recognized 18 adult care homes for providing and sustaining person-centered care for residents.
10/23/2025 1:03 PM
Medicare Beneficiaries Can Enroll: 2025 Open Enrollment Period Launched October 15th
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period is underway, running October 15-December 7. This is your once-a-year chance to review and make changes to benefits.
10/20/2025 7:06 AM
Eighth Annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference October 16-17, 2025
KDADS has partnered with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) to host the eighth annual KPC Conference on October 16-17, 2025.
10/07/2025 7:20 AM
KDADS Receives Federal Approval for 2026-2029 State Plan on Aging
KDADS announced today that the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) has approved Kansas' State Plan on Aging for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029.
10/06/2025 1:14 PM
KDADS Announces New Aging Services Commissioner
KDADS Secretary Laura Howard today announced that Kimberly Reynolds has been appointed Commissioner of Aging Services, effective September 29, 2025.
09/22/2025 8:15 AM
Governor Kelly Announces Return of the Governor’s Conference on Aging
Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday the return of the Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging: "Rooted in Respect, Growing an Age-Friendly Kansas."
08/19/2025 12:29 PM
KDADS Awards Emergency $100,000 Grant to Support Senior Nutrition in South Central Kansas
KDADS announced an emergency $100,000 grant to the South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging to ensure continued delivery of home-delivered and congregate meals.
06/16/2025 5:53 AM
KDADS Announces Contract for HCBS Assessment Organization Services
Maximus will establish a dedicated Kansas-based team to deliver statewide HCBS Assessment Organization services across multiple waiver programs in July 2025.
04/30/2025 11:58 AM
KDADS Announces Award of Aging & Disability Resource Center Contract to Liberty Healthcare Corporation
Change in vendor ensures continued access to longstanding resources supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities across Kansas.
03/31/2025 9:42 AM
KDADS Implements Quality Improvement Program in Kansas Nursing Homes
KDADS and CMS have approved funding to implement a quality improvement program in 43 nursing homes through an advanced electronic learning management system (eLMS).
03/10/2025 12:53 PM
KDADS Launches New Programs to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
KDADS launches new caregivers initiatives: the Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program and the Dementia Roadmap: A Guide for People Impacted by Dementia.
02/19/2025 11:21 AM
Kansas’ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Coordinating Council Reports Year-2 Data
KDADS shares a report detailing action taken by the Kansas 988 Coordinating Council over 2024 and highlighting data for the 988 Lifeline in the state.
01/24/2025 6:40 AM