WELCOME TO KAC For nearly 30 years, Kansas Action for Children has helped shape policy that puts children first. Explore our website to learn more about our work. Then take action ... stay informed ... and know the facts. Together, we can improve the health, education and economic stability of Kansas children and families.  

What's New?

  Latest Kansas tax bill carries $680 million price tag
The non-partisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy has issued a new report on the latest tax bill being considered by a House-Senate conference committee. This bill compromises the ability of our most economically vulnerable families to make ends meet by increasing the tax burden on the poorest 20 percent of Kansans and reducing the state Earned Income Tax rate.

  House passes tax plan detrimental to Kansas families
The House passed 64-59 a tax plan that will have devastating effects on Kansas children and families. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2117 repeals tax credits for adoption, food sales tax rebate, child and dependent care and child day care expenses.

  Damaging CIF proviso removed from House budget bill
After three hours of debate on May 8, the House passed an amendment to its budget bill striking a proviso that would have restricted the way early education programs could spend their CIF appropriations. Click the link above to see which Representatives supported the amendment.

  May 2012 Newsletter
Read about KAC's latest projects.

  Oft-raided children’s endowment nearly broke
The Topeka Capital-Journal examines the continued siphoning of money from the Children's Initiatives Fund and Kansas Endowment for Youth and the effects that could have on children.

  Medicaid Reform: Is Kansas on the right track?
Medicaid serves an important role in our health care system. Any attempt to redesign the program in Kansas must be carried out in a thoughtful and transparent manner, with a timeframe that allows for ample public input and review.

  Kansas receives $56 million in tobacco settlement monies
Advocates are urging the Kansas Legislature to fully fund the CIF at $56 million.

  The Partnership to Preserve the EITC
Join the coalition working to protect the Earned Income Tax Credit in Kansas. Click the link above, download and fill out the form and email it to bnaylorconsulting@gmail.com.