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How the largest school district in Kansas expanded support for staff beyond bereavement leave

Wichita Public Schools (WPS), the largest school district in Kansas, employs nearly 7,500 benefited employees across 90 buildings. Danielle Dettmer, Manager of Employee Benefits and Insurance Management at WPS, was looking for a benefit to complete their offerings more holistically—one that would provide employees with support during life’s hardest moments and bolster their focus on wellbeing.

That’s when Empathy came into play. 

Danielle turned to Empathy herself while preparing for the loss of her father. After intimately experiencing how Empathy Loss Support eased both the emotional and logistical burdens of her own loss, she knew it was the right solution for WPS employees. With 24/7 access to compassionate grief resources, a personalized Care Plan, and estate settlement tools, Empathy ensures employees get the help they need long after bereavement leave ends.

— Danielle Dettmer, Manager of Employee Benefits and Insurance Management at WPS

 A benefit with life-changing impact

WPS staff dedicate their time and energy to educating and caring for the Wichita community, and Empathy ensures they receive the same level of care in return. By integrating Empathy into their benefits, WPS provides employees with ongoing, personalized guidance during life’s hardest moments, helping them navigate loss without added stress. With comprehensive guidance and compassionate resources, Empathy allows WPS employees to focus on what they do best—caring for their students and community—knowing they have a benefit that truly supports them.