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
785-776-4779 ex 7604
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.
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