FOOD AND CLOTHING
TPS has a food pantry and clothing bank located in the Quinton Heights building, that is available for families in need of clothing, food, and hygiene items. For assistance or more information, click here: Community Cupboard
TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WARM LITTLE ONES COAT PROGRAM
The Warm Little Ones coat program has been in Topeka for 40 years as a community program. In 2020, the program was handed off to Topeka Public Schools, and we continue to provide coats to students across Topeka. Our coats are easily accessed by contacting your student's building Social Worker or Counselor. We are located in the Quinton Heights building.
TOPEKA AREA FOOD PANTRIES
Harvesters: Food Pick Up locations
Food Pantries: Shawnee County Food Pantries
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Family Service & Guidance Center 785.232.5005
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.8255
Kansas Protection Report Center 800.922.5330
GENERAL RESOURCES
TPS has many resources available, contact your building social worker for help.
Community Resources Council Directory
Shawnee County CDDO
KanCare
Homelessness (English)
Homelessness (Spanish)
Impact Avenues
PARENTING
Parenting Classes
Kansas Parent Information Resource Center
MENTAL HEALTH
Family Service and Guidance Center
Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center
Suicide Prevention
NAMI Kansas
Autism Speaks
Medication Information
SpECIAL EDUCATION
Kansas Special Education Process Manual
Eligibility Indicators
Kansas Parent Rights
BULLYING
Stop Bullying
Second Step
Olweus
CRISIS
OR CALL: 1-800-273-8255 FREE 24/7
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:SUPPORT FOR THOSE THAT HAVE LOST SOMEONE TO SUICIDE. I'VE LOST SOMEONE
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Kansas Children Service League Family Support, Parent Tip Cards, or call 1-800-CHILDREN
MENTAL HEALTH
KU Child and Family Services: https://kuclinic.ku.edu/
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
HOMELESSNESS OR TRANSITIONAL LIVING SITUATION
If your family is experiencing homelessness please reach out to your school social worker or the TPS McKinney-Vento Coordinator, Regina Franklin, 785-235-7512 [email protected] For more information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act click the link: Homeless Services
FOSTER CARE
For information about students entering the Foster Care system please click the link: Foster Care Topeka Public Schools