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Kansas employment‑first pilot shows gains; advocates seek sustained funding and expanded family support for high‑acuity youth
Summary
Speakers reported a successful employment‑first pilot that produced 170 competitive employment outcomes and asked KDADS to fund a permanent training and technical assistance center; KCART asked for continued funding for the Kansas Family Support Center to deliver tiered wraparound supports for youth with autism and behavioral health needs.
Advocates seeking sustained investment in employment supports and youth wraparound services described recent pilot successes and requested continued funding in KDADS’ FY27 budget.
Craig Knutson, executive director of the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, said a KDADS‑funded pilot expanded ACRE‑accredited training and mentorship for employment‑support professionals and resulted in 170 competitive integrated employment outcomes as of June 1, 2025 — far exceeding a projected 20 placements.…
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