More than 90,000 children in the state face food insecurity, and school meals are one of the most effective ways to give low-income students guaranteed access to food. Read more here.
Kansas Appleseed Research
Facts & Figures for a Fair Future
Statewide Efforts, Backed by Research
Our staff works statewide, tackling systemic issues in all Kansas communities, including the ones in which they live. As we engage with Kansas lawmakers and everyday Kansans across the state, we compile resources and data to create evidence-based research that give accurate views on the issues.
Working with our Policy and Research Director, Kansas Appleseed provides high-quality research to drive real change in Kansas communities and give a voice to the people which policy actions affect most.
Publications
Southeast Kansans are stepping up to increase food access, but soup kitchens and food pantries aren’t enough. Policy change is needed and voting is one way the people of SEK can use their power for increased food access in their communities. Read more here.
A policy update on progress made to adavnace legislation on ending driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines and fees during the 2021 Legislative Session. Read more here.
Intentional disenfranchisement of voters makes it harder for Kansans to impact and advocate for the policies that shape our health, schools, homes, and neighborhoods. Read more here.
This report discusses how COVID-19 impacted Kansans’ access to what we need to survive, ways communities and programs stepped up to fill the gaps, and opportunities to help Kansans not only recover from the pandemic but thrive. Read more here.
Resources
SOUL Family Legal Permanency Program
In partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this program was designed by and for young people in foster care to reflect their vision of family and supportive adult networks.
Strengthen Families Rebuild Hope
Kansas Appleseed is a part of the Strengthen Families Rebuild Hope (SFRH) coalition, an independent coalition formed in 2018 advocating for a better foster care system for Kansas kids. The coalition has convened town halls, produced reports on the status of Kansas’s foster care system, and advocated for statewide reforms. SFRH is comprised of youth who have experienced foster care, foster parents, social workers, and other allies.
A Clear Vision of the Future for Kansas
Join Us in Our Fight to Improve Social Justice in Kansas
In its current form, the Kansas foster care system isn’t good for children, families, or Kansas.
As Kansans, we must work together to build a state that cares for and supports all of its children.
Contact us about advocacy opportunities. We’ll provide the information, strategies, and motivation to create a supportive system that safely brings these beautiful children home.
