Osage County
Community Center
Advocacy, Outreach, and Referral
The Osage County ECKAN Center serves as a central source for ECKAN program information and other community programs serving low-income families.
Applications
We have applications available for:
DCF Applications-food stamps, cash assistance, LIEAP when available (http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Pages/default.aspx)
Kancare Applications (http://www.kancare.ks.gov/)
ECKAN Housing Choice Voucher Preliminary Applications
Provides rental assistance for qualifying low-income families, enabling then to obtain affordable, quality housing with private landlords. Check our website to see if the waiting list is open.
Paper copies available on site at the center. (http://www.eckan.org/housing-choice-voucher-section-8/)
ReSTART –Family Self Sufficiency Program
A voluntary case management program with a financial incentive available to all Housing Choice Voucher participants which provides a personalized plan to assist with your self-determined goals.
Weatherization Applications
Weatherization provides energy savings measures at no cost to income qualifying individuals or families who own or rent their homes.
Paper copies available on site at the center
(also available online- http://www.eckan.org/weatherization/)
Budgeting Assistance
ECKAN has basic budgeting tools and resources to assist families with getting on a simple Budget. (Case Management)
Resources:
Money Smart KC http://www.moneysmartkc.org/
Penny Pinchin Mom https://www.pennypinchinmom.com/
Christmas Bureau
ECKAN uses donations and CSBG funds to provide families with a Voucher to help purchase holiday food at Jerry’s Thriftway and gifts for kids under the age of 18. Applications are available last week of Oct thru 1st week of November. Families in 420 School District are referred to ECAT and all information is shared between ECAT and Help House for our Christmas Programs.
Computer Usage
Available to complete online applications, job search, create resume, print documents, etc.
Dental Assistance
Provides financial assistance for low-income adults to meet basic dental needs at the Flint Hills Community Health Center Dental Clinic in Emporia.
Program may assist with transportation costs to ECKAN dental appointments with BP partnership in Osage City.
Schedule an appointment at the ECKAN Community Center office to see if you qualify
*Currently additional funds are available for help with Dentures and Partials*
Referrals
Catholic Charities
https://catholiccharitiesks.org/mobile-resource-bus/
To schedule apt (913) 433-2039
ECAT
Help House
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Rural Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food distribution program takes nutritious food to where it is needed most. Mobile food pantries distribute fresh produce and other nutritious foods to families in need at sites where access to food assistance is limited.
ECKAN Hosts Osage City Distribution 3rd Thursday of every month, except July or weather related conditions make it unsafe for our volunteers or recipients.
School Supplies
A grant request is sent to Jones Foundation yearly and upon approval is able to offer school supplies to K-12. Applications available last week of June thru 2nd week of July.
Stepping Stones - Case Management
A voluntary case management program that consist of assessment, planning, goal-setting, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy centered on supporting families and/or individuals as they strive to successfully exit poverty and/or maintain independent living.
Volunteer Opportunities
OSAGE COUNTY Community Center Volunteers Need: Currently seeking an individual to assist on Mondays and/or Fridays to answer phones, data entry, customer service, knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. Must be able to work independently and creativity a plus.
To apply for ECKAN’s Volunteer Center position please contact:
To find volunteer opportunities in your area visit:
Head Start
The Osage County Home Based program serves 28 children ages 0-5 and their families through comprehensive home visits. Enrolled children and their parent/guardian will meet weekly for 90 minutes in the home. The home visitor will provide educational services to share with the parent/guardian while modeling and interacting with the child. Educational home visits include a focus on nutrition, health, dental, transition, developmental and parent involvement. Socialization events occur two times per month, which include a group activity for all home based children and families to meet in a larger group setting.
ECKAN Head Start promotes health development for all children. In order for the program and the child’s family to be certain a child is healthy, a variety of screenings must be completed. All children in the Head Start program should receive the screenings and exams on the application checklist. Parents should review the checklist, before attending doctor’s appointments, to ensure they can advocate for their child, and ensure the appropriate screenings are completed.
Please click here for the application checklist for a list of the necessary screenings and exams.
If you have any questions, contact the Family Service worker at your local Head Start Center, or contact the Health Coordinator at (785) 242-5481 ext. 305.
Program Contacts
Home Visitor
Home Visitor
Early Head Start
The Osage County Home Based program serves 28 children ages 0-5 and their families through comprehensive home visits. Enrolled children and their parent/guardian will meet weekly for 90 minutes in the home. The home visitor will provide educational services to share with the parent/guardian while modeling and interacting with the child. Educational home visits include a focus on nutrition, health, dental, transition, developmental and parent involvement. Socialization events occur two times per month, which include a group activity for all home based children and families to meet in a larger group setting.
ECKAN Head Start promotes health development for all children. In order for the program and the child’s family to be certain a child is healthy, a variety of screenings must be completed. All children in the Head Start program should receive the screenings and exams on the application checklist. Parents should review the checklist, before attending doctor’s appointments, to ensure they can advocate for their child, and ensure the appropriate screenings are completed.
Please click here for the application checklist for a list of the necessary screenings and exams.
If you have any questions, contact the Family Service worker at your local Head Start Center, or contact the Health Coordinator at (785) 242-5481 ext. 305.
Program Contacts
Home Visitor
Weatherization
Need help with high utility bills? ECKAN may be able to provide at no cost to you housing improvements to lower your bills, make your home warmer and increase safety in income-eligible, single or multi-family dwellings, rental homes, and manufactured homes. Click on the picture to see if you are eligible.