Kansas · Caregiver Support
Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 29 verified Kansas programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.
Last updated July 2026
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Kansas ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Center
One call connects Kansas family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.
Statewide — 11 Area Agencies on Aging serving all 105 counties
Kansas's single point of entry for caregivers. Free information, options counseling, and connection to all caregiver services statewide. 11 AAAs serve every county. New State Plan on Aging approved October 2025 through 2029.
No wrong door — call 1-855-KAN-ADRC. 2025-2029 State Plan prioritizes caregiver resilience and rural equity
Statewide — two chapters: Central & Western KS (Wichita) and Heart of America (Kansas City)
Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. Two chapters serve all 105 Kansas counties. 59,000+ Kansans living with Alzheimer's in 2025.
Central & Western KS Chapter: 316-267-7333 | Heart of America Chapter: 913-831-3888. Call 800-272-3900 to reach either chapter
Statewide
Statewide online resource hub for Kansas family caregivers connecting to state programs, peer support, education, and community services. Presented by CareSource and aligned with KDADS caregiver initiative.
Free online resource directory and caregiver blog — connects to Kansas-specific programs across all 105 counties
Statewide
Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text. Kansas 988 Coordinating Council released Year-3 data in 2025 showing expanded reach.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — call or text
Statewide
Free connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals. United Way operates Kansas 211 connecting people to nonprofits and government services.
Call 211 or visit 211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/ — available statewide including rural and western Kansas communities
Statewide — 50+ member organizations
Statewide coalition promoting access to respite care for all Kansas caregivers of any age or disability. Connects families to respite providers, advocates for legislation, and coordinates the Kansas Lifespan Respite Project.
Founded 2007 — free membership. Coalition works to close gaps in rural Kansas where respite options are limited
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
New 2024 state-funded program providing respite and support services to caregivers of individuals 60+ with Alzheimer's or suspected dementia. Also covers low-cost durable medical equipment and transfer devices.
Launched 2024 — access through your regional AAA. Call ADRC at 855-200-2372 to apply
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
State-funded program providing attendant care, homemaker, and respite services to help older Kansans remain at home. Caregivers receive temporary relief while care recipient receives support services.
State supplement to federal Older Americans Act programs — contact ADRC to determine eligibility and local availability
Statewide — search by Kansas zip code
Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Kansas zip code to find local and regional respite options beyond state programs.
Run by ARCH National Respite Network — useful for rural Kansas where local options may be limited
Statewide — Veterans only
At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (Leavenworth) and Wichita VA Medical Center serve Kansas veterans.
Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — Leavenworth VAMC: 913-682-2000 | Wichita VAMC: 316-685-2221
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free education programs for dementia caregivers across all 105 Kansas counties. ALZ Talks webinars, care consultations, Savvy Caregiver workshops, and in-person programs through two chapters.
Virtual options available statewide — critical for western Kansas caregivers far from chapter offices
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Free training to family caregivers and paid caregivers on best elder care practices. Consumer information reports on long-term care facilities. Advocacy for quality long-term care across Kansas.
Lawrence-based nonprofit — also publishes consumer guides to nursing homes and assisted living across Kansas
Statewide — extension offices in all 105 counties
Evidence-based caregiver education through Kansas State University Research and Extension. Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops, aging and caregiving resources, and family financial planning tools available statewide.
K-State Extension in every Kansas county — rural caregiver access in all 105 counties including far western Kansas
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
Caregiver training and education through Kansas's AAA network covering skills improvement, stress management, and long-term care navigation. Includes Trualta online training platform through Johnson County AAA.
Contact your regional AAA through ADRC — programs and training vary by region
National — available to all Kansas caregivers
Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and Kansas-specific resource directory. Especially valuable for rural Kansas caregivers with limited local in-person options.
No registration required for most online resources — accessible from any Kansas community
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Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP Care Guide, financial worksheets, and Kansas-specific connections. Kansas has 365,000+ AARP members across urban and rural communities.
AARP membership not required for most resources — print guide available by calling 877-333-5885
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KanCare Medicaid HCBS waivers including Frail Elderly and Physical Disabilities waivers allow care recipients to self-direct their care and hire family members as paid caregivers. Adult children and relatives eligible; spouses not eligible.
Must be KanCare/Medicaid-eligible with nursing facility level of care. Contact ADRC at 855-200-2372 to begin eligibility process
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
State-funded program for Kansans 60+ at risk of nursing home placement. Provides in-home services and financial assistance to help caregivers support their loved ones at home.
Income guidelines apply — contact your regional AAA through ADRC to determine eligibility
Statewide — Veterans only
Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. Kansas has two VA medical centers and multiple community outpatient clinics.
Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Grandparent kinship caregiver services also available.
Contact ADRC — no income limits for Older Americans Act programs in Kansas
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free caregiver support groups throughout Kansas from Wichita to Kansas City to Topeka. Two chapters provide groups in urban and rural communities. ALZConnected online community available 24/7.
Call helpline or visit website to find group by zip code — virtual options available for rural Kansas caregivers
Statewide — 11 regional AAAs
Caregiver support groups through Kansas's 11 Area Agencies on Aging across all 105 counties. Groups for general caregiving, Alzheimer's, and kinship caregivers (grandparents raising grandchildren).
Contact ADRC at 855-200-2372 to find support groups in your county — schedule varies by AAA region
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Peer support and advocacy through KABC's statewide network. Connects caregivers with concerns about long-term care to others who have navigated similar situations. Annual conference and webinar series.
Lawrence-based nonprofit advocating for both residents and their family caregivers statewide
National — available to all Kansas caregivers
Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Especially valuable for western and rural Kansas caregivers where local in-person support groups may be hours away.
AARP membership not required — virtual peer support bridges the geographic gaps in Kansas's large rural landscape
Statewide — offices in Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, and other communities
Free legal assistance for Kansans 60+ and low-income residents. Elder Law Hotline covers advance directives, powers of attorney, Medicaid, housing, consumer protection, and elder abuse. Funded through AAA contracts.
Elder Law Hotline: 888-353-5337 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. General intake: 800-723-6953. Income eligibility for general services — 60+ served regardless of income for elder law matters
Statewide — Kansas Insurance Department
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Kansas beneficiaries and their caregivers. Certified volunteer counselors help navigate Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D drug plans. Also provides SMP fraud education.
Unbiased — not affiliated with insurance industry. Call Kansas Insurance Department to find local SHIP counselor
Statewide
Free advocacy for caregivers with concerns about nursing home, assisted living, or specialty care facility quality. Investigates complaints and protects residents' rights. Kansas Advocates for Better Care is key partner.
Statewide toll-free 877-662-8362. Also works with KanCare Ombudsman Office for managed care concerns: 877-903-3738
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Free legal advocacy for Kansans with disabilities and their caregivers. Formerly Kansas Advocacy and Protective Services (KAPS). Covers disability-related legal problems, public benefits, housing, and advocacy.
Local: 785-273-9661. Federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency for Kansas — free services for people with disabilities and caregivers
Statewide
Connects Kansas caregivers to elder law and estate planning attorneys for advance directives, powers of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship, and Medicaid planning. First consultation available at reduced fee.
Referral service fee may apply — first 30-minute consultation often reduced rate. Contact KBA for current fees and process
Honest answers to what Kansas family caregivers ask most.
Your care plan keeps every Kansas caregiver resource — phone numbers, eligibility, and next steps — in one calm, organized place.
Always free — no credit card required.
Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.