nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Kansas

Welcome to your state/community home modification forum. This forum has been created to give you an opportunity to learn about and contribute to your state's home modification profile.

Where to Get Help:

There are several ways to modify and repair your home. You can: 1) do it yourself, or get a friend or relative to help; 2) hire a handyman or contractor; 3) contact a home modification and repair program. In addition to the programs listed in the Directory, programs can be located through your:

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

Also, consider taking these steps:

Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about changes you wish to make in advance.
Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
Check with your local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.

Other Resources:

The NeighborWorks® network is a national network of 220 community-based organizations that helps low- and moderate-income families rent, purchase, and maintain safe, affordable homes. The NeighborWorks® network also revitalizes communities through resident leadership and private and public partnerships.

To locate NeighborWorks® network partner that might offer assistance with home modifications, visit www.nw.org and click on Network Directory. Type in the CITY and select the STATE, then click on ORGANIZATION SEARCH. You can also try calling the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation at (202) 220-2300.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Some local housing agencies utilize portions of their CDBG program to pay for various kinds of home modifications. To contact your local CDBG grantee, call the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at (202) 708-1112.

On the website, click on a state to view contact information for the CDBG grantee in that area.

Chanute

Environmental Mobilization
Contact Person	Shawnda Dixon
Address	1 West Ash Chanute, KS 66720
Phone Number	316-431-2980
Date established	1993
Primary target population	Elderly
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	100
No. of paid staff	28
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, showers, ramps, and railings.
Type of Assessment	13 page survey by the state Department of Aging.
Assessor	Case managers.
Funding Source(s)	State and federal money.
Special Features	800-794-2440
Cost to Client	Payment for materials is voluntary.

Hiawatha

Weatherization and Housing Assistance
Contact Person	Jack Shaefer
Contact Title	Program Director
Address	1260 220^th Street; PO Box 380 Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone Number	785-742-2222
Fax	785-742-2164
Email	wzn@nekcap.org
Date established	1975
Primary target population	Low-income with priority given to elderly and disabled.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of persons served/year	320
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Energy efficiency retrofit, roof, and furnace.
Assessor	National energy audit.
Total Budget	Weatherization($310,000); Housing($25,000).
Special Features	Client education regarding energy conservation and home health safety.
Funding Home Mods	80%
Funding Repairs	20%

Manhattan

Flint Hills Housing Program
Contact Person	Darryl Martin or Shirley Spittles
Address	437 Houston Street Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone Number	785-763-3903
Primary target population	Eligible low-income persons.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	Majority
No. of persons served/year	9
Type of Assessment	Application required; evaluative.
Assessor	Third party contractors.
Funding Source(s)	* Housing preservation grants * Miscellaneous funding

Home Mods Consultant
Contact Person	Betty Jo White
Address	2024 Grandview Drive Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone Number	785-776-9061
Fax	785-532-3796
E-mail	bjwhite@ksu.edu
Date established	2001
Primary target population	Older adults 'aging in place', plus persons with disabilities.
No. of Staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Over 25 years of experience in the provision and modification of affordable homes for persons with special needs; specialize in lifespan design and practical, budget wise solutions.
Non-Profit	yes

SKIL Independent Living Center
Contact Person	Janey Johnson
Address	1801 Parsons Plaza Parsons, KS 67357
Phone Number	800-688-5616
Fax	620-421-3705
E-mail	gspillman@skilresourcectr.or
Date established	1992
Primary target population	Disabled
No. of persons served/year	200-300 people
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, and door widening.
Type of Assessment	Private
Assessor	IL Counselors
Funding Source(s)	Medicaid waivers
Type of Services	Referral, counseling, advocacy, and home modifications.
Cost to Client	None
Funding Amount	$7500 per person

Minor Home Repair
Contact Person	Greta Douglas
Contact Title	Coordinator
Address	510 N. Main Suite 501 Wichita, KS 67203
Phone Number	316-383-7142
Fax	316-383-7757
Homepage	www.cpaaa.org
Sponsor	Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
Primary target population	60+ homeowners in the tricounty area-Sedgewick, Harvey, and Butler.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	Varies
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, doors, grab bars, interior inclines, and roofs.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental.
Assessor	Coordinator
Funding Source(s)	Mill levy tax for aging services; Old Americans Act from Kansas Department of Aging.
Funding Home Mods	Varies
Funding Repairs	Varies
Cost to Client	Free but donations are asked for.

Topeka

Kansas Accessibility Modification Program
Contact Person	Kim M. Young
Contact Title	Economic Development Representative
Address	Housing Development, 1000 S.W. Jackson St., Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612-1354
Phone Number	(785) 296-4814
Fax	(785)296-8985
Email	kyoung@kansascommerce.com
Homepage	http://kdoch.state.ks.us/ ProgramApp/program_detail _display.jsp?RECNO =995637399238
Primary target population	Persons with disabilities who needs modifications in their primary residence.
Type of Assistance	Grants
Total Funding	For FY2001 was $300,000. Cycle begins on July 1st of each year, on a first com, first serve basis.
Special Feature(s)	* Provide accessibility modifications to residences. * Gather information for future planning about the need for such modifications.

Witchita

Home Repair Program
Contact Person	Linda Howard
Contact Title	Home Repair Manager
Address	2145 N. Topeka Witchita, KS 67214
Phone Number	316-942-4848
Fax	316-942-0190
Sponsor	Mennonite Housing/Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Date established	1998
Primary target population	Low-income homeowners that are elderly or disabled.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	50%
No. of persons served/year	400 homes
No. of paid staff	7
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
Type of Assessment	Health and safety.
Assessor	Field staff supervisor and home repair manager.
Funding Source(s)	* Grants from Federal Home Loan Bank * Department of Aging * City of Witchita * Cout
Funding Home Mods	Varies
Funding Repairs	Varies
Cost to Client	Free, but with a 5-year retainer.

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