Start Here linkGet Help linkGet Involved linkGet Connected linkGet Resources link Client Login link
About Us linkLatest News linkRADAR Search linkTraining & Events linkContact Us link  
Welcome to the official Kansas Family website...
Kansas Family Logo

divider

Search:

Our Mission Statement                                      
To promote positive youth behaviors by supporting diverse Kansas families and communities through education, networking and advocacy.

About Us
Kansas Family Partnership, Inc., (KFP) is a highly-respected, non-profit, private agency that has been providing research-based drug and alcohol prevention resources and training opportunities for individuals, organizations and policy-makers throughout Kansas for over a decade. KFP is part of a statewide prevention infrastructure that includes state and local entities such as the Kansas Regional Prevention Centers that serve all 105 counties in the state, community coalitions and grassroots organizations, law enforcement, and the Kansas Army National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Unit. In addition, KFP is a member of many national organizations and professional associations in the prevention community.

Kansas Family Partnership grew out of a statewide initiative adopted in 1991 known as the Kansas Family Initiative. In 1995, the Kansas Family Initiative became Kansas Family Partnership, Inc., and was established as a not-for-profit organization.

KFP services and programs include:

  • A prevention newsletter printed 3 times per year that is distributed statewide to over 7,000 readers and sent to more than 150 subscribers electronically;
  • A vast website that provides instant access to valuable prevention information, training and resources;
  • A monthly e-newsletter for community coalitions and others interested in prevention information throughout the state;
  • RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resources) – providing free prevention printed and audio/visual materials to individuals and organizations in Kansas;
  • Family Day-A day to eat dinner with your children (TM), a nationwide substance abuse prevention awareness campaign implemented statewide;

  • Kansas Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Initiative;
  • Kansas Red Ribbon Anti-Drug Campaign;

  • Kansas SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions);
  • Kansas Youth Leadership Summit (KYLS/TABS) - a youth training annually to provide information regarding seat belt safety and to promote against underage drinking (The Summit is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation).

National Recognition
Kansas Family Partnership, Inc., has received national recognition for its contributions to the field of prevention. The National Family Partnership presented KFP with an Award of Excellence as an Outstanding State Partner, and the Center for Substance Abuse (CSAP) honored KFP as one of America’s 20 best substance abuse prevention programs. In 2011, KFP won an award again from National Family Partnership for promotion of the Lock Your Meds campaign within the state, and Michelle Voth, KFP executive director, was named to the NFP board of directors. KFP is also a member of the national Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free.

Organization
KFP is governed by an 18-member board of directors and has six staff members.  Funding comes from various partners and has included, or currently includes, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services/Addiction and Prevention Services Division; the Kansas Department of Transportation/Bureau of Traffic Safety; Kansas Health Foundation; The Sunflower Foundation; The Topeka Community Foundation; Stormont-Vail Regional HealthCare; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; and numerous private donors and contributors.

KFP Board Members - Executive Board


Teresa Walters - President

Flint Hills Regional Prevention Center - Emporia

Sgt. Major Leanne Kehres  - Vice President

Kansas Army National Guard/Drug Demand Reduction - Topeka

Mollie Thompson - Secretary

Mirror, Inc. - Newton

Lisa Gilchrist - Treasurer

Capital City Bank - Topeka


New!  Board Member Login
Kansas Family Partnership, Inc. board members may login by clicking here.  This section is for board members only.  If you are a board member and do not have a login, please contact Kansas Family Partnership at (800) 206-7231.

KFP Board Members

Shannon Cotsoradis

Kansas Action for Children - Topeka

Leila Gallagher
YouthFriends Kansas - Olathe

Representative Peggy Mast
Kansas Legislature - Emporia

Jim McHenry
Community Volunteer - Topeka

Margaret Perez
Finney County Community Health Coalition - Garden City

Donald Roberson

Andover Police Department - Andover

Dan Roehler
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas - Topeka

Emily Smith

Teacher - Bennington

Carol Wheeler
Stormont-Vail HealthCare - Topeka

Diane Williams

Colby Community College - Colby

 

Donate to Kansas Family Partnership

divider
 
 

Google Drug Sales Settlement Involved Evidence Obtained in Sting Operation
Google agrees to pay $500 million to avoid being prosecuted

Prescription Drug Abuse Results in One Death Every 19 Minutes in U.S.
Increase driven by user of opioids

Marijuana Use Rises in Popularity Among Teens
Survey shows one of every 15 high school seniors smokes marijuana on an almost daily basis

Major Increase Seen in Emergency Room Visits Involving Energy Drinks
Over half visits made by 18- to 25-year-olds involved combinations of energy drinks with alcohol or other drugs

Dragonfly: What This Deadly New Drug Means for Your Family
Potent hallucinogen hitting communities across America

New trend with alcohol concealment
Youth soaking candies with vodka

National Family Partnership's Red Ribbon Contest
Each regional winner gets an iPad 2 and a $1,000 donation to their school. Contest ends on November 15, 2011

Gasolina alcoholic cocktail similar look to kids' drinks
The "Party in a Pouch," (straw and all) contains up to 11% alcohol: some with rum, tequila or vodka

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

 
  Kansas Family Partnership • 5942 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614 • (800) 206-7231 • (785) 266-6161 • (785) 266-6149 fax
spacer Copyright © Kansas Family Partnership. All rights reserved.