Referral Programs

Flint Hills Child Care Resource and Referral Agency

For children with military parent only (Military parent does not need to be living with child)
2323 Anderson Avenue-Suite 250
785-532-7197 or 800-227-3578 or e-mail pketing@k-state.edu
Patty Peschel

Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers with vacancies matching your needs.

KACCRA

Kansas Association for Child Care Resource Agency
877-678-2548

Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers

Manhattan / Riley County Health Department

Manhattan / Riley County Health Department
Child Care Licensing
2101 Claflin Road
785-776-4779 ex 7604
Call the child care licensing office to address concerns about centers or day care homes.
Raising Riley- Childcare Scholarships
2101 Claflin Road
785-776-4779 ex 7663
www.raisingriley.com
Visit us online or stop by the Family and Child Resource Center for a Raising Riley application today!

Stop by the Family and Child Resource Center for an application and information package.

Additional Information and Resources

Child care general information and opportunities

HealthWave

Low- or no-cost Kansas health insurance coverage for children. Some low-income parents may also qualify for health coverage.

Child Care Aware

Child Aware

Alleviate the stress associated with finding and paying for childcare.

National Child Care Information Center

This center's website "is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information."

Additional resources

WonderWise Parent

Online, no-cost parenting courses and programs designed to assist parents in child-rearing.

Dear Neighbors program

The Ring of Valor

Provided by:

Charles A. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor and Extension Specialist
School of Family Studies and Human Services
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506