How does the Wyandotte County Office Operate?
In Kansas, each network is free to design services in a way that is most appropriate to its community. Monitoring and technical assistance from the state helps to ensure a high quality of service across the state. In Wyandotte County, we emphasize a team approach among service providers as well as with caregivers. We employ a staff of trained teachers, therapists, and related service providers who work in geographic teams to serve each eligible child and family. Team members use their specific expertise as well as the collective strength of the team to enable all caregivers to work toward family-identified outcomes. What if I think a child may need services? Anyone can make a referral. Most often, referrals come from health care providers, other community agencies (Parents as Teachers, Early Head Start, etc.) and family members. A referral can be made by calling 913-287-8851. When a referral is made, a member of our staff will contact the family within 2 working days. An intake visit i
