DSNWK
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is grateful to announce that The United Way of Ellis County has allocated $27,000 for the Job Placement Follow-along program for the FY 2023 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 the individual loses his or her 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 $35,000 to DSNWK’s Kid-Link program for its Early Intervention Services for FY 2023. This program enhances the development of infants and toddlers, from birth through the age of three with disabilities, minimizes potential developmental delays, and reduces 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 $77,000 for transportation services from the City of Hays Social Service Funds for the 2024 budget. ACCESS provides general public transportation services to the people of Hays and Ellis County.
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.