Resources effective December 20, 2021

New DCF Program: Emergency Water Assistance

DCF recently kicked off a new program that will assist Kansas residents with their water bills. It is a limited time program, once the funding is depleted the program will be discontinued. It is for Kansas households that are 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.

Attached is the flyer – in English and Spanish. Additional information can be found at www.dcf.ks.gov/EWAP. The web page includes frequently asked questions and the application (in English and Spanish). We hope your clients will find this resource helpful.

Lead Safe Wichita Program Assistance Available

The Housing and Community Services Department currently has funding available for its Lead Safe Wichita Program.

The program goal is to mitigate lead-based paint hazards in residential housing through remediation and/or abatement. Housing & Community Services works with various city and county organizations to implement the program and to prevent childhood lead poisoning.

The program is available citywide, for low-income owner-occupant families of residential housing constructed before 1978. Priority is given to those families with children under the age of six years. The program is also available to owners of rental housing constructed before 1978 that is leased to low-income families with children under the age of six years.

Call or e-mail Diana Correa for additional information: (316) 462-3727 or dcorrea@wichita.gov

Internet Bundles Available at Library The Wichita Public Library received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put 250 internet bundles into circulation for customers to borrow. The internet bundles will feature a wireless hotspot and a Chromebook. Each bundle comes with a Chromebook 3100, a T-Mobile hotspot, information about Library services, a copy of the Library’s internet and acceptable use policy, and how-to guides for using these devices. Customers can call (316) 261-8500 or visit catalog.wichitalibrary.org to place a hold on an internet bundle. Customers must have a library card in good standing to use this service. Bundles can be picked up at any Wichita Public Library location and will check out for 28 days. The Library received $150,000 through this program.

Career Opportunities

Goodwill, attached open position sat Goodwill Industries, KS for this week

Ketch, attached updated list of job openings at Ketch.