Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) is grateful to announce that The United Way of Ellis County has allocated $19,000 for the Job Placement Follow-along program for the FY 2026 budget year.
Follow-along services are provided to individuals who complete DSNWK's Job Placement Program for support to maintain employment and for additional training in the future. DSNWK’s Job Placement Follow-along program can provide timely support before an individual loses their employment and helps reduce the dollars spent on job procurement, training new employees, and unemployment or disability payments.
The United Way of Ellis County has also allocated $27,500 to DSNWK’s Kid-Link program for its Early Intervention Services for FY 2026.
The DSNWK Kid-Link Early Intervention Program provides a system of services to help infants and toddlers from birth to the age of three who have a developmental delay, diagnosed disability, or are at risk for a developmental delay including vision and hearing impairments. Through early intervention services, DSNWK’s Kid-Link program can also help reduce the educational costs by minimizing the need for special education services.
ACCESS Public Transportation was informed by the CARE Council of Ellis County that they have recommended an allocation to the Hays City Commission for an award of $88,000 for transportation services from the City of Hays Social Service Funds for the FY 2027 budget. ACCESS provides general public transportation services to the people of Hays and Ellis County, including FHSU Tiger Transport available for both FHSU students and the public.
DSNWK would like to thank the United Way of Ellis County, and all who give to the United Way, for their continued support of people with developmental disabilities and to the Care Council for recommending an allocation to the City of Hays for ACCESS general public transportation.