Welcome to United Community Services of Johnson County
Providing data analysis, leading collaborative planning, and mobilizing resources to enhance health and human services in Johnson County, Kansas.
PROMOTING UPSTREAM SOLUTIONS
How a community responds to an ever-changing environment impacts the health and well-being of its residents. UCS helps shape these responses in Johnson County through analyzing data, leading collaborative planning and mobilizing resources. UCS promotes moving upstream to address health and human service issues, addressing root causes before they escalate into more significant challenges. By focusing on prevention and early intervention, Johnson County can create long-term, sustainable solutions that improve the overall well-being of its residents.
UCS is part of the United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Impact 100 and is not a direct service provider. If you are in need ot assistance, please contact United Way 211.
ENGAGE WITH OUR WORK
Opportunities
Homelessness
Planning
Engagement
Advocacy
RECENT NEWS
Enews 8-31-25: KHAN Advocacy Academy Wraps up with Final Session in Topeka
“Change happens when people do something differently.” This was an overarching theme UCS Executive Director Kristy Baughman emphasized throughout the four-session Advocacy Academy hosted by UCS and the Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN). The Academy, which...
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAPITAL HILL ADVOCACY DAY
February 17th, 2026
Join partners statewide on February 17th, 2026 at the State Capitol in Topeka to connect with your legislators and provide education on housing needs and evidence-based homelessness solutions in your region. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for registrants. The day’s activities will include: kick-off with legislators, tabling, legislator meetings, youth homelessness simulations, committee hearings, lunch presentation, and networking. Make sure to join us for training and preparation sessions on January 7th and February 11th.
Each attendee must be registered separately; registration is free. Register!
Join us for Capitol Hill Day training and preparation:
(both sessions highly recommended)
- January 7 | 2-3:30 p.m. via zoom: Making Hill Day Meaningful and Hill Day Agenda
- February 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. via zoom: Talking with Legislators and Hill Day Logistics
Prepare for Capitol Hill Day:
Make this day impactful for you and your region by reaching out to your regional legislators in advance and asking for an appointment.
- Identify your legislators
- From the Kansas Legislature website, find your legislator’s office number and call to set up an appointment (view script)
- From the Kansas Legislature website, find your legislator’s email and ask them to visit your table and join the event (view script)
- Develop your “elevator speech”
- Complete a quick survey to let KHAN know how your conversations went
What to Expect on Capitol Hill Day:
On February 17th, check in at KSHC’s table.
Map of the Capitol, Tabling Locations, Parking
Agenda
- Youth Homelessness Simulations will take place at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. If a legislator would like to attend with you, we can hold a session at any time. Sign up at KSHC’s table on February 17th.
- Lunch will be available for you and your legislators; invite your legislators to join or offer to bring lunch and have a quick meeting in their office.
Table Materials
- Legislator and Table Sign In Sheet
- KHAN Handouts
After Capitol Hill Day
Provide event feedback to KSHC
Let us know how legislator meetings/encounters went
Follow up with legislators via phone or email
