DSNWK
DSNWK announced recently it was awarded a grant on behalf of the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund in the amount of $11,553 that was approved through the CARES Act Technology for Families fund for support of families in DSNWK Kid-Link's Tiny-k program. The purpose of the grant is to ensure Kansas families, during the COVID-19 pandemic, have the connectivity supports and devices they need to access services.
Due to COVID-19, in-home early intervention services for families were limited due to the lack of necessary technology. Because services to these children are imperative, the need for telehealth has become the best option for families.
The Tiny-k program is free to every child who qualifies, despite the family's resources. Thirty-eight children are currently being served in this program that are unable to connect virtually due to lack of equipment and/or connectivity. Having this kind of access to telehealth will also provide opportunities with their medical providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DSNWK partnered with Nex-Tech Wireless in providing the devices and connectivity needed to enable families to use telehealth services at a reduced price. DSNWK would like to thank Nex-Tech Wireless for their support.
DSNWK’s Kid-Link program covers six counties in rural north central Kansas to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth up to three years of age.