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Family Fun Day at LCF
by David Thompson — published Sep 02, 2026 — last modified Sep 08, 2026 09:29 AM
History was made at Lansing Correctional Facility! On Saturday, August 29, 2026, LCF hosted its first-ever Family Fun Day inside the medium/maximum-security yard. The area was transformed with tents, bounce houses, and games, allowing residents to spend invaluable, open-air time with their children, grandchildren, and loved ones. From staggered morning arrivals to a powerful first-time meeting between a father and his son who drove from Oklahoma, the day was filled with respect, healing, and hope. Strong families build safer communities. 🔑❤️ "Events like this reinforce that corrections is about more than security—it is about restoring humanity and strengthening the family bonds that are vital to successful rehabilitation, which ultimately lead to safer communities. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at LCF and across the KDOC who supported this initiative. You have set a remarkable example for our entire department!" - Jeff Zmuda, Kansas Secretary of Corrections
Food Hubs of KDOC 06 2025
by David Thompson — published Jun 18, 2025 — last modified Jun 18, 2025 07:24 AM
A recent feasibility study showed that Norton Correctional Facility (NCF) is the largest producer of fresh produce in that region, so, health officials came up with a plan to utilize NCF’s assets. With the guidance of business consultants specializing in food system planning and sustainable food business development, NCF wrote for and was awarded a federal food grant, and today, they are spearheading a charge to upgrade and convert our gardens into local food hubs that would not only provide fresh produce for residents and staff at each facility, but also enough to share with surrounding communities, especially hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. NCF is piloting this project using the food grant to help build a processing plant adjacent to its garden. The plan is to have the plant under the workings of the Kansas Corrections Industries and Rich O’Donnell, who also happens to have experience at the federal prison in Leavenworth converting gardens into food hubs. So, how the NCF project goes, so goes other facility gardens.
Former LCF Resident Featured Speaker at KU's Black History Month Celebration
by David Thompson — published Feb 12, 2026 — last modified Feb 12, 2026 09:09 AM
Former Lansing Correctional Facility Resident, Aaron Smallwood, cites education and his faith as keys to his path toward redemption. He was released September 6, 2024 after serving 28 years in KDOC custody. During his incarceration, he earned a college degree from Donnelly College and became a mainstay with the Brothers In Blue Reentry program. Since his release, he has a fulltime job at Zephyr Products, a Private Industry partner with KDOC. Smallwood was invited to speak at the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences Black History Month Celebration. He has written two books and told an audience of mostly KU Education students, faculty, and other supporters, that successful reentry is a slow process.
File FY27 Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Services Funding Application
by David Thompson — published Nov 25, 2025 — last modified Nov 25, 2025 02:00 PM
Located in Juvenile Services / Funding Opportunities
File FY2025 Community Programs Juvenile Justice Involved Youth Programs
by David Thompson — published May 15, 2024 — last modified May 15, 2024 07:57 AM
The Kansas Department of Corrections is pleased to announce the release of a grant application to help support communities in providing services to youth that are at risk for juvenile offenders and their families, juvenile’s experiencing behavioral health crisis and their families and children who have been administered a risk and needs assessment and have been identified as needing services pursuant to KSA 38-2292 (Youth identified as CINC – Child in Need of Care). Eligible Applicants: Governmental Entities and Community-based Agencies or Service Providers Applications accepted throughout the year, beginning Fiscal Year 2025. First round deadline July 15th, 2024. Applications may be submitted through the AmpliFund online
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File FY2026 - 2027 Juvenile Evidenced-Based Programs Grant
by David Thompson — published Dec 19, 2024 — last modified Jan 14, 2025 09:53 AM
Located in Juvenile Services / Funding Opportunities
Governor Laura Kelly highlights opening of East Campus at Lansing unit
by David Thompson — published Oct 25, 2024 — last modified Oct 28, 2024 09:08 AM
First ever substance use recovery and work release unit within Kansas prisons unveiled as Kansas Governor Laura Kelly highlights the ceremony.
Governor's Grants Program 2026-2029
by David Thompson — published Jan 26, 2026 — last modified Jan 26, 2026 03:31 PM
Attention crime victims and survivors in Kansas! The Governor’s Grants Program wants to hear from you! Please consider filling out this survey to help determine the state’s financial priorities for victim advocacy grants in 2026-2029. Your voice matters! The survey is anonymous and individual responses are kept confidential. The survey can be accessed in English or Spanish at this link. To access the Spanish survey, use the drop-down in the upper right corner to select “Spanish.”
File Grantee Conditions of Agreement Signature Page.pdf
by David Thompson — published Nov 05, 2025
Located in Community and Field Services / … / Resources / Subfolder
HCF - IN2WORK Giftbags for Ronald McDonald House 08 26 26
by David Thompson — published Aug 28, 2026 — last modified Aug 28, 2026 01:23 PM
Aramark/IN2WORK resident culinary students at Hutchinson Correctional Facility packed 250 custom gift bags for families staying at the local Ronald McDonald House. This incredible project marks a major milestone for our vocational track, proving that the skills learned here are built on community, care, and giving back. We are so proud of the hard work and heart these students put into supporting families when they need it most.
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