DCF Moves Fort Scott Service Center to New Building
Building Opens Nov. 12, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Nov. 19
Topeka, Kan. - The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is moving its Fort Scott Service Center to a new office building. The new location, 10 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, will open to the public Nov. 12.
The new building is a modern workspace designed with comfort and convenience in mind for DCF employees and clients. The central location provides convenient access to residents in Fort Scott and the surrounding area. About 29 staff members will be based out of this office. DCF is leasing the building through SilverRock Ventures, LLC, based out of Junction City.
Phone and fax numbers for the Fort Scott Service Center will remain the same and are being transferred to the new location. DCF will continue doing business at its current location at the Fort Scott Professional Building, 710 W. Eighth St., through Thursday, Nov. 7.
Both locations will be closed to the public Friday, Nov. 8, as staff complete the move process. Clients can still call the local phone number, fax, and use the drop box at the Eighth Street location through Friday.
DCF offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The new office will open for business Tuesday, Nov. 12.
DCF will celebrate the opening of the new location with a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m. The celebration is open to the public and will include remarks from DCF Secretary Laura Howard and a ribbon-cutting followed by refreshments and guided tours. The service center will remain open for business during the event.
"We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of our new Fort Scott Service Center. While our previous office served us well, this new location puts us back in the heart of downtown Fort Scott and provides additional safety and comfort for our staff and clients," Howard said.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m.
Where: 10 S. National Ave., Fort Scott
What: Remarks from Secretary Laura Howard, ribbon cutting, refreshments and guided tours
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The Kansas Department for Children and Families' (DCF) mission is to protect children, strengthen families, and promote adult self-sufficiency. DCF's more than 35 service centers across the state offer a wide range of support services, including food, utility, child care assistance, child support services, and employment education and training. DCF also partners with grantees to provide foster care services to children, including case planning, placement, life skills, and foster parent recruitment and training. DCF partners with organizations, communities, and other agencies to support families, children, and vulnerable adults, connecting them with resources, supports, and networks in their home communities.
