KACAP's PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES page features the new look at food insecurity, tips on hosting a Candidate's forum and a study on a Two-Generations approach to fighting poverty.

The POVERTY IN AMERICA page features the latest interactive maps on poverty data and related issues (including the new "Peace Index") from around the country.

The NETWORK AT WORK page is the place to learn about Kansas' work in the Community Action Family. Visit today to learn about the May HASHTAG of PROMISE Campaign.

KACAP's monthly newsletter, The Lexicon, features Joshua Dieker on his recent advocacy journeys, details new success stories from KACAP member agencies on family and educational partnerships, and highlights more information from the 2012 Kansas Conference on Poverty. All this, and past issues, on the NETWORK AT WORK page.

As the Lexicon looks ahead, we look back at the accomplishments of 2011. The 2011 Annual Report of KHRC is now also featured on the NETWORK AT WORK page.

KACAP is seeking a complete web REBOOT and we're looking for the perfect designer to help us do that. Interested? Download the RFP on our JOBS page.

The steering committee is pleased to announce that REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2012 Kansas Conference on Poverty, July 25th, 26th & 27th at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Wichita.  Join KACAP, and Deborah Weinstein of the Coalition on Human Needs and our stellar lineup of keynote speakers, at the most comprehensive anti-poverty event of the year.

Applications are also available to be a partner or vendor on our EVENTS page.

With the announcement of the President’s 2013 Budget, the Community Action family finds ourselves facing significant changes to our network as the budget proposes incorporating a "competitive element" to our work AND a 50% cut to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). KACAP Executive Director Tawny Stottlemire reacts: 
 

“It is regrettable that the Obama Administration still doesn’t understand that the best anti-poverty programs are localized and that pitting poor communities against one another for precious resources is counterproductive to every city, township and rural area of  America. Fortunately, key members of Congress from both sides of the aisle recognize and appreciate the value Community Action Agencies bring to their communities and to the lives of America’s poverty stricken. We can’t allow the Community Services Block Grant to be used as a weapon in the war on poverty where some states and communities win while others lose.”

Meanwhile, Coaltion on Human Needs Executive Director Deb Weinstein makes this comment: "The budget put forth by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan pursues a dangerous vision: that the federal government will drastically cut back health care and food assistance, essentially eliminate funds for education, housing, public health, protections for the environment and consumers, and pretty much every other investment in transit, research, and other engines of economic growth. Nearly everything shrinks in this vision of America, but two things grow: military spending and tax cuts for the richest Americans.

A 8th Grader from NE Kansas has been doing research on poverty for a school project. He was so inspired by his work, that he sent the staff at KACAP THIS LETTER. It features, this, our favorite quote:

"Also, about half the world, which is about 3 billion people, are living on less than $2.50 a day. In my opinion, I think nobody should have to suffer through the consequences of poverty."

Conner, we couldn't agree more! Thanks for inspiring us today! 

The Kansas Dental Project is working hard to ensure that access to oral health care and an increased workforce that includes Registered Dental Practitioners is on the top of legislators’ minds.  Their recent roundtables provided insight into what we must do in Kansas to improve access to oral health care.  The Kansas Dental Project provides strong support and evidence for the importance of adding a mid-level provider and the quality of care that dental mid-levels are proven to provide. Learn more at www.kansasdental.com.

The 2012 Kansas Poverty Report is, as Kansas Sen. Laura Kelly puts it, " A REAL Road Map to a better future for Kansas." This work of research and analysis will educate readers about the causes and impacts of poverty in Kansas, and makes BOLD but FEASIBLE policy recommendations for a bright economic future for all.